Protective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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PROTECTIVE PUT Vs COVERED CALL - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT
COVERED CALL
Market View
Bullish
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Put
(Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option)
Breakeven Point
Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT
COVERED CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
[Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT
COVERED CALL
Similar Strategies
Long Call, Call Backspread
Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected.
• Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock.
Advantages
• Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk.
• Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall.