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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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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, |
Long Call Butterfly Option StrategyA trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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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 should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | - |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum. |