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
This strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Futures Price + Premium Received
SHORT STRANGLE Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE
COVERED PUT
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.
The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
Action
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Futures Price + Premium Received
SHORT STRANGLE Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
COVERED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
Risk
Unlimited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
COVERED PUT
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
• Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy.
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.
• Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices.