LONG CALL	SHORT 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..	Short Put Option Strategy A trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. Read more..

LONG CALL Vs SHORT PUT - Details

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

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

	LONG CALL	SHORT 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.)	Bullish
When to use?	This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.	This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
Action	Buying Call option	Sell Put Option
Breakeven Point	Strike price + Premium	Strike Price - Premium

LONG CALL Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL	SHORT PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.	Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Premium Paid	Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

LONG CALL Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL	SHORT PUT
Similar Strategies	Protective Put	Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
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.	• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
Advantages	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.	• 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.