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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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, |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis 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 .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | 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 |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | - |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | Unlimited Risk. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | Unlimited profit. |