A 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,
This 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 ..
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
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
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
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.