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LONG COMBO | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received |
Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM .. |
LONG COMBO Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
LONG COMBO | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
LONG COMBO Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. | The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
LONG COMBO Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG COMBO Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. | • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk. |