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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | MARRIED 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, |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Long Call |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |