Comparision (BULL PUT SPREAD
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
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BULL PUT SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
About Strategy
Bull Put Spread Option Strategy
Bull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..
When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
Breakeven Point
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
Underlying Price + Put Premium
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Bullish
Bullish
When to use?
Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
Underlying Price + Put Premium
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages
• Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk.
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.