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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis 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 |
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 .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 6 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put | Buy 1 ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Butterfly spreads | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • 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. |