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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
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 .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Details
RISK REVERSAL | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | • Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | • Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | • Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | The Risk is limited. |