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Comparision (SYNTHETIC LONG CALL VS BEAR PUT SPREAD)

 

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  SYNTHETIC LONG CALL BEAR PUT SPREAD
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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,

Bear Put Spread Option Strategy 

When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM ..

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View Bullish Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid Limited
Risk Profile Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) Limited
Breakeven Point Underlying Price + Put Premium Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View Bullish Bearish
When to use? A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point Underlying Price + Put Premium Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL BEAR PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario Premium Paid Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies Protective Put, Long Call Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL

BEAR PUT SPREAD