Comparision (LONG STRANGLE
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
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LONG STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
About Strategy
Long Strangle Option Strategy
A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the
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, ..
When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
LONG STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
LONG STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages
• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.