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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA 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 CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 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 + premium paid – the half premium. | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | 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 | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – lower 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 CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | 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. |