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LONG GUTS | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< |
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 GUTS Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
LONG GUTS | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
LONG GUTS Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
LONG GUTS Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG GUTS Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |