Comparision (SHORT STRANGLE
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
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SHORT STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
About Strategy
Short Strangle Option Strategy
This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if
A 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, ..
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
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.