Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
Protective Collar Strategy This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. Buying protective puts can be an expensive proposition and writing OTM calls can defray the cost of the puts quite substantially. Protective Collar is considered as bearish to neutral strategy. In this strategy risk and reward is both are limited. This .. |
LONG PUT Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Details
LONG PUT | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
LONG PUT Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. |
Action | Buy Put Option | • Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
LONG PUT Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | • Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | • Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | The Risk is limited. |