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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
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 Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Collar |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. |