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Comparision (LONG GUTS VS STRIP)

 

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  LONG GUTS STRIP
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Long Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<

Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..

LONG GUTS Vs STRIP - Details

LONG GUTS STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

LONG GUTS Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?

LONG GUTS STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

LONG GUTS Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward

LONG GUTS STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG GUTS Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG GUTS STRIP
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.

LONG GUTS