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LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong 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 |
Protective Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
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 implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Buy 1 ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
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. | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |