Comparision (SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
VS BULL CALL SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
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,
Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. ..
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 purchased call + net premium paid
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Bullish
When to use?
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point
Underlying Price + Put Premium
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Protective Put, Long Call
Collar
Disadvantage
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
• Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
Advantages
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.
• Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.