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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA 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 Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
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 short put - net premium paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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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. | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. |