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About Strategy |
Protective Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The |
Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the .. |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs STRIP - Details
PROTECTIVE CALL | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE CALL | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Call | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE CALL | STRIP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE CALL | STRIP | |
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Similar Strategies | Put Backspread, Long Put | Strap, Short Put Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. |
Advantages | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |