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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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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 Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited. Risk:
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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Unlimited |
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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
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 implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. |