Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc
Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
LONG STRADDLE Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
LONG STRADDLE
STRIP
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 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 Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
LONG STRADDLE Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
LONG STRADDLE
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG STRADDLE Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRADDLE
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Bear Put Spread
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage
• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages
• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.