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About Strategy |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis 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 |
Short Call Option StrategyA trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders. However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy .. |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL - Details
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. | It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. |
Action | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put | Sell or Write Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received | Max Profit = Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle, Long Strangle | Covered Put, Covered Calls |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. | • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. |
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. | • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. |