Compare Strategies
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About Strategy |
Short Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions. |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT - Details
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Protective Call, Short Put |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
Advantages | • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |