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COVERED COMBINATION | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un |
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, .. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |