Compare Strategies
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Short Call Option StrategyA trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders. However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy .. |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL - Details
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell or Write Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Max Profit = Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Covered Put, Covered Calls |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. |