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Comparision ( STRIP VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)

 

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  STRIP SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
About Strategy

Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the

Synthetic Long Call Option Strategy

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, ..

STRIP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details

STRIP SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) Underlying Price + Put Premium

STRIP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

STRIP SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) Underlying Price + Put Premium

STRIP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

STRIP SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

STRIP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRIP SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies Strap, Short Put Ladder Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL