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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
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, |
Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | The Collar, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk. |