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Comparision (CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)

 

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  CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option Strategy

This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns

Synthetic Long Call Option Strategy

A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Bearish Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 6 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile Limited Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
Breakeven Point Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid Underlying Price + Put Premium

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Bearish Bullish
When to use? This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid Underlying Price + Put Premium

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Debit paid for the strategy. Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies Butterfly spreads Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage • Potential profit is lower or limited. •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages • The potential of loss is limited. •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL