Compare Strategies
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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 |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
LONG COMBO Vs LONG PUT - Details
LONG COMBO | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG COMBO Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
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 long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG COMBO Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG COMBO Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Protective Call, Short Put |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
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 to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |