Compare Strategies
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un |
Short Call Option StrategyA trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders. However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy .. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell or Write Call Option |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Covered Put, Covered Calls |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. | • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. |