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Comparision (PUT BACKSPREAD VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)

 

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  PUT BACKSPREAD SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
About Strategy

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

Synthetic Long Call Option Strategy

A 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, ..

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details

PUT BACKSPREAD SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Bearish Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
Breakeven Point Underlying Price + Put Premium

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

PUT BACKSPREAD SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Bearish Bullish
When to use? A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point Underlying Price + Put Premium

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

PUT BACKSPREAD SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

PUT BACKSPREAD SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.

PUT BACKSPREAD

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL