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PUT BACKSPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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About Strategy |
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 Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. | |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Call | |
Breakeven Point | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Put Backspread, Long Put | |
Disadvantage | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. | |
Advantages | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |