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About Strategy |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis 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.< |
Short Straddle Option strategyThis strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an .. |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details
LONG GUTS | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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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. | This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put | Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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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 | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. | • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur. |
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. | • A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option . |