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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG COMBO | |
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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, |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG COMBO - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | 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 | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Call Strike + Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
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 Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Call Strike + Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG COMBO | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | LONG COMBO | |
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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. | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. |