Compare Strategies
PROTECTIVE PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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PROTECTIVE PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
PROTECTIVE PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. | |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Call, Call Backspread | Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. | |
Advantages | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. |