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Comparision (COVERED COMBINATION VS PUT BACKSPREAD)

 

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  COVERED COMBINATION PUT BACKSPREAD
About Strategy

Covered Combination Option Strategy

This 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

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details

COVERED COMBINATION PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Bullish Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

COVERED COMBINATION PUT BACKSPREAD
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.
Action Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

COVERED COMBINATION PUT BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

COVERED COMBINATION PUT BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies Stock Repair Strategy
Disadvantage Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return.
Advantages Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish.

COVERED COMBINATION

PUT BACKSPREAD