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Comparision (PUT BACKSPREAD VS SHORT CALL)

 

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  PUT BACKSPREAD SHORT CALL
About Strategy

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.

Short Call Option Strategy

A trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders.
However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy ..

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT CALL - Details

PUT BACKSPREAD SHORT CALL
Market View Bearish Bearish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 1
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received

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

PUT BACKSPREAD SHORT CALL
Market View Bearish Bearish
When to use? It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying.
Action Sell or Write Call Option
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward

PUT BACKSPREAD SHORT CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Max Profit = Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Limited

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

PUT BACKSPREAD SHORT CALL
Similar Strategies Covered Put, Covered Calls
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected.
Advantages • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount.

PUT BACKSPREAD

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