Compare Strategies
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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Long Call Option StrategyThis 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:
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PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL - Details
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Strike Price + Premium |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | 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? | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put | Buying Call option |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Strike price + Premium |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Call, Call Backspread | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. | • 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 | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |