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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA 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, |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |