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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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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, |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
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) | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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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 is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • The potential of loss is limited. |