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LONG COMBO | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
LONG COMBO Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
LONG COMBO | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
LONG COMBO Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
LONG COMBO Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG COMBO Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |