Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
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, .. |
SHORT PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
SHORT PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | 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 | Strike Price - Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |