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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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, |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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. | |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | |
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. |