How Is a Synthetic Short Asset Position Created Using Options?

A synthetic short asset position is created by combining a short call option and a long put option with the same strike price and expiration date. This strategy perfectly mirrors the payoff of a short sale of the underlying asset.

The profit potential is limited to the asset price falling to zero plus the net premium received. The loss potential is theoretically unlimited as the asset price rises.

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