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Synthetic Long Stock
A standard synthetic long stock position can be constructed using: long call short put at the same strike and expiration. Under the relevant assumptions, the combination creates a payoff closely related to long exposure to the underlying, with financing and carry considerations.
Why it matters to you
It demonstrates the relationship between calls, puts and the underlying.
Terms that sit next to this one
Long Call, Short Put