Can Short Puts be Used as a Substitute for Long Calls?

Traders often use short puts as a proxy for long calls or long shares. They make this decision based solely on delta, but to make better investing decisions, you must consider all Greeks--and how they change over time. What's the difference between using short puts and long calls? And are there conditions where one choice may be better?

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