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BULL PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
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 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 Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | 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 | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | 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. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • 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. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |