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Comparision ( PROTECTIVE CALL VS PUT BACKSPREAD)

 

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  PROTECTIVE CALL PUT BACKSPREAD
About Strategy

Protective Call Option Strategy


This 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 Option Strategy

If 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 Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details

PROTECTIVE CALL PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Bearish Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 1 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited
Breakeven Point Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

PROTECTIVE CALL Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

PROTECTIVE CALL PUT BACKSPREAD
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

PROTECTIVE CALL Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

PROTECTIVE CALL PUT BACKSPREAD
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

PROTECTIVE CALL Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

PROTECTIVE CALL PUT BACKSPREAD
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.

PROTECTIVE CALL

PUT BACKSPREAD