SHORT PUT	LONG CALL
About Strategy	Short Put Option Strategy A trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. Read more..	Long Call Option Strategy This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk: Read more..

SHORT PUT Vs LONG CALL - Details

	SHORT PUT	LONG CALL
Market View	Bullish	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	1	1
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginner Level
Reward Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price - Premium	Strike Price + Premium

SHORT PUT Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

	SHORT PUT	LONG CALL
Market View	Bullish	Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
When to use?	This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.	This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
Action	Sell Put Option	Buying Call option
Breakeven Point	Strike Price - Premium	Strike price + Premium

SHORT PUT Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

	SHORT PUT	LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario	Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)	Premium Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

SHORT PUT Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT PUT	LONG CALL
Similar Strategies	Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle	Protective Put
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.	• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
Advantages	• Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.