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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | STRAP | |
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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, |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs STRAP - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |