LONG PUT	LONG CALL
About Strategy	Long Put Option Strategy This 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. Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.< Read more..	Long Call Option Strategy This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk: Read more..

LONG PUT Vs LONG CALL - Details

	LONG PUT	LONG CALL
Market View	Bearish	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	1	1
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginner Level
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid	Strike Price + Premium

LONG PUT Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

	LONG PUT	LONG CALL
Market View	Bearish	Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
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 work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
Action	Buy Put Option	Buying Call option
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid	Strike price + Premium

LONG PUT Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

	LONG PUT	LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid	Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG PUT Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG PUT	LONG CALL
Similar Strategies	Protective Call, Short Put	Protective Put
Disadvantage	• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.	• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
Advantages	• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.