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PROTECTIVE COLLAR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Protective Collar Strategy This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. Buying protective puts can be an expensive proposition and writing OTM calls can defray the cost of the puts quite substantially. Protective Collar is considered as bearish to neutral strategy. In this strategy risk and reward is both are limited. This |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf 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. |
PROTECTIVE COLLAR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
PROTECTIVE COLLAR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
PROTECTIVE COLLAR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE COLLAR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. | |
Action | • Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 Put Option | |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
PROTECTIVE COLLAR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE COLLAR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | • Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | • Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
PROTECTIVE COLLAR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE COLLAR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread | |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | |
Advantages | The Risk is limited. |