Compare Strategies
RISK REVERSAL | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
Long Call Option StrategyThis 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:
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RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG CALL - Details
RISK REVERSAL | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike Price + Premium |
RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | LONG CALL | |
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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 can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Buying Call option |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike price + Premium |
RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • 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 | Unlimited profit. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |