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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 |
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 .. |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG COMBO - Details
COVERED PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Call Strike + Net Premium |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | 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 | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Call Strike + Net Premium |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | LONG COMBO | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | - |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. |
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. | • 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. |