Compare Strategies
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG PUT | |
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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, |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Unlimited |
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 - Premium Paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG PUT | |
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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. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Protective Call, Short Put |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |