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Comparision (COVERED CALL VS STRAP)

 

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  COVERED CALL STRAP
About Strategy

Covered Call Option Strategy

Mr. 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

Strap Option Strategy 

Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin ..

COVERED CALL Vs STRAP - Details

COVERED CALL STRAP
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid
Risk Profile Unlimited Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts
Breakeven Point Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)

COVERED CALL Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?

COVERED CALL STRAP
Market View Bullish Neutral
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 is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future.
Action (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option
Breakeven Point Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)

COVERED CALL Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward

COVERED CALL STRAP
Maximum Profit Scenario [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received UNLIMITED
Maximum Loss Scenario Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received Net Premium Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

COVERED CALL Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons

COVERED CALL STRAP
Similar Strategies Bull Call Spread Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy.
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. • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially.

COVERED CALL