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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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, |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
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 |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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. | |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |