Compare Strategies
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Long Call Option StrategyThis 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:
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COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL - Details
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Strike Price + Premium |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | 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.) |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Buying Call option |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Strike price + Premium |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • 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. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |