Compare Strategies
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received |
Protective Put Option StrategyProtective 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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LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Buy 1 ATM Put |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG COMBO Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Long Call, Call Backspread |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • 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. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. | • 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. |