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
This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. Buying protective puts can be an expensive proposition and writing OTM calls can defray the cost of the puts quite substantially. Protective Collar is considered as bearish to neutral strategy. In this strategy risk and reward is both are limited. This ..
COVERED PUT Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT
PROTECTIVE COLLAR
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost.
Action
Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option
• Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 Put Option
Breakeven Point
Futures Price + Premium Received
Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid
COVERED PUT Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT
PROTECTIVE COLLAR
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put.
• Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
• Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
COVERED PUT Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT
PROTECTIVE COLLAR
Similar Strategies
Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread
Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages
• 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.