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LONG GUTS | MARRIED PUT | |
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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.< |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
LONG GUTS Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
LONG GUTS | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG GUTS Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG GUTS Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS | MARRIED PUT | |
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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 | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG GUTS Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Long Call |
Disadvantage | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
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. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |