This 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
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile
Unlimited
Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT STRADDLE Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRADDLE
RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
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.
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Action
Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option
Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT STRADDLE Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRADDLE
RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT STRADDLE Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRADDLE
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• 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 .