Compare Strategies
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | COVERED PUT | |
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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, |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs COVERED PUT - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |