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BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. |
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, .. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | 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 | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Collar | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |