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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un |
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 .. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs COVERED PUT - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. | • 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. |