This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.
This strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod ..
Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option.
Action
Buying Call option
This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option.
Breakeven Point
Strike price + Premium
Premium received - Put Strike Price
LONG CALL Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL
RISK REVERSAL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Premium Paid
You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG CALL Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL
RISK REVERSAL
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Protective Put
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Disadvantage
• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
Unlimited Risk.
Advantages
• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.