Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | COVERED CALL | |
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About Strategy |
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. |
Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o .. |
LONG PUT Vs COVERED CALL - Details
LONG PUT | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
LONG PUT Vs COVERED CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. |
Action | Buy Put Option | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
LONG PUT Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | COVERED CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | COVERED CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. |