Synthetic Long Stock
Also known as: Long Combo
Strongly bullish — want stock-equivalent exposure without deploying the full capital to own shares; useful in futures and index options where the synthetic is more capital-efficient
Risk Profile at a Glance
How to Construct the Synthetic Long Stock
- 1.Buy 1 ATM call
- 2.Sell 1 ATM put
- 3.Same strike and expiration
- 4.Typically entered at a small net debit or credit depending on put/call parity
Understanding the Synthetic Long Stock
The synthetic long stock mimics the payoff of owning 100 shares of stock using options. You buy an at-the-money call and sell an at-the-money put at the same strike and expiration. The long call captures upside while the short put obligates you to buy shares if the stock falls — just like owning stock, but with lower capital commitment (no cash outlay for the shares). By put-call parity, the synthetic long stock has identical profit/loss to long stock, adjusted for the net premium and interest.
The primary advantage is capital efficiency: you gain full stock exposure without tying up the capital to buy shares. It is widely used in futures and index options markets where the synthetics can be more liquid. The main risk is the same as owning stock: unlimited upside but the stock can fall to zero, and the short put creates assignment risk. Active traders use synthetic longs when they want stock-level delta but prefer to keep capital free for other trades.
The EdgeOS bull count 1 trigger is the natural entry signal for synthetic long stock positions..
When to Use It — EdgeOS Signal Integration
- ✓Ideal when SCTR > 9 and EdgeOS bull count = 1 (fresh ignition trigger)
- ✓Extension score below 0.8 (Tight or Mod) — stock has room to run
- ✓Confirmed or fluid bullish trend — EMA alignment supports the direction
Today's Synthetic Long Stock Candidates
Updated Aug 27, 2026 · refreshes every 30 minStocks currently showing bullish EdgeOS signals that match Synthetic Long Stock entry conditions. SCTR > 9 (bullish breadth), extension Tight–Mod (room to run), fresh bull count 1–3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Synthetic Long Stock options strategy?
The synthetic long stock mimics the payoff of owning 100 shares of stock using options. You buy an at-the-money call and sell an at-the-money put at the same strike and expiration.
When should I use the Synthetic Long Stock?
Strongly bullish — want stock-equivalent exposure without deploying the full capital to own shares; useful in futures and index options where the synthetic is more capital-efficient
What is the maximum loss on the Synthetic Long Stock?
The maximum loss is the full stock price minus any premium received — equivalent to the stock falling to zero. This is substantial but defined by the underlying's value.
How does the Synthetic Long Stock compare to similar strategies?
The Synthetic Long Stock is a bullish complex strategy. Compared to the Long Call (bullish, debit), the Synthetic Long Stock has stock-price max risk and unlimited max reward. Your choice depends on your directional bias, IV environment, and risk tolerance. The TraderValue strategy comparison tool lets you see the exact payoff differences side by side.
What stocks are good Synthetic Long Stock candidates today?
As of Aug 27, 2026, stocks with bullish EdgeOS signals matching Synthetic Long Stock conditions include: BWET (SCTR 136.6, bull b2, Tight extension); REPL (SCTR 114.8, bull b2, Tight extension); UVIX (SCTR 96.8, bull b1, Tight extension). These are screened live from 3,000+ symbols and refresh every 30 minutes during market hours. See winstockoptions.com/scans for the full live list.