Compare Strategies
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About Strategy |
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. |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received .. |
LONG PUT Vs LONG COMBO - Details
LONG PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Call Strike + Net Premium |
LONG PUT Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. |
Action | Buy Put Option | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Call Strike + Net Premium |
LONG PUT Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | - |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. |