LONG CALL	LONG GUTS
About Strategy	Long Call Option Strategy This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk: Read more..	Long Guts Option Strategy  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 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.< .. Read more..

LONG CALL Vs LONG GUTS - Details

	LONG CALL	LONG GUTS
Market View	Bullish	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	1	2
Strategy Level	Beginner Level	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price + Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

LONG CALL Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?

	LONG CALL	LONG GUTS
Market View	Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.	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.
Action	Buying Call option	Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point	Strike price + Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

LONG CALL Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL	LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Premium Paid	Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG CALL Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL	LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies	Protective Put	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage	• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.	• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.	• 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.