Risk Reversal or Synthetic Long Stock Position

A "Risk Reversal" or Synthetic Long position is where an investor will simultaneously buy and sell, out-of-the-money options with the goal of simulating a long stock position.  However, the goal of the synthetic position is to obtain much higher leverage, and reduce the down side risk.  After hearing the folks at fast money talk endlessly about this position, I decided to create a document so people can study it and think Quantitatively about it.  The full article is at: 

http://www.quantprinciple.com/invest/index.php/docs/quant_strategies/riskreversal/

Here is the Abstract:

Abstract

This article discusses a form of Financial Derivative investment strategy called a ‘Risk Reversal.’ A ‘Risk Reversal’ is also referred to as a ‘Synthetic Long’ in some literature. The article explains the theory, and shows you what risks you are exposed to. It also shows you how to protect your investment once the market has moved in a favorable direction. The theory, the mathematics and a theoretical example are presented. If you would like to contact the author, send a message to . If there are any errors, typos, or defects with this article please make the effort to contact the author.

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