LONG CALL	LONG PUT
About Strategy	Long Call Option Strategy This 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: Read more..	Long Put Option Strategy This 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. Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.< .. Read more..

LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - Details

	LONG CALL	LONG PUT
Market View	Bullish	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	1	1
Strategy Level	Beginner Level	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price + Premium	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?

	LONG CALL	LONG PUT
Market View	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.)	Bearish
When to use?	This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.	A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action	Buying Call option	Buy Put Option
Breakeven Point	Strike price + Premium	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL	LONG PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.	Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Premium Paid	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL	LONG PUT
Similar Strategies	Protective Put	Protective Call, Short Put
Disadvantage	• 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.	• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
Advantages	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.	• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.