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About Strategy |
Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
COVERED CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
COVERED CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
COVERED CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
COVERED CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. | This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
COVERED CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
COVERED CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED CALL Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED CALL | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread | Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
Advantages | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |