LONG COMBO	PROTECTIVE PUT
About Strategy	Long Combo Option Strategy  Long Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received Read more..	Protective Put Option Strategy Protective 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. Read more..

LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details

	LONG COMBO	PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View	Bullish	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	1
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Call Strike + Net Premium	Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?

	LONG COMBO	PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View	Bullish	Bullish
When to use?	This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it.	This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
Action	Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option	Buy 1 ATM Put
Breakeven Point	Call Strike + Net Premium	Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward

	LONG COMBO	PROTECTIVE PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised	Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised	Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG COMBO	PROTECTIVE PUT
Similar Strategies	-	Long Call, Call Backspread
Disadvantage	• Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy.	• 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	• Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial.	• 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.