Compare Strategies
STRAP | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin |
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, .. |
STRAP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
STRAP | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
STRAP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
STRAP | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
STRAP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
STRAP | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | UNLIMITED | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
STRAP Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRAP | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |