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LONG PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
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, .. |
LONG PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
LONG PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
LONG PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy Put Option | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
LONG PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |