A 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, ..
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
Strike Price - Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Bullish
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Sell Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Strike Price - Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages
• Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.