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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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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, .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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 | Limited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |