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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR 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, |
Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
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 | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |