This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if
A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE
LONG STRANGLE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
LONG STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
LONG STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
Advantages
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.
• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .