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PROTECTIVE CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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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 |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
PROTECTIVE CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 6 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Call | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PROTECTIVE CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Similar Strategies | Put Backspread, Long Put | Butterfly spreads |
Disadvantage | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
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. | • The potential of loss is limited. |