Compare Strategies
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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Protective Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
COVERED PUT Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
COVERED PUT | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
COVERED PUT Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Buy 1 ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
COVERED PUT Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |