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Comparision (LONG GUTS VS SHORT STRANGLE)

 

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  LONG GUTS SHORT STRANGLE
About Strategy

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.<

Short Strangle Option Strategy 

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 ..

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

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

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?

LONG GUTS SHORT STRANGLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

LONG GUTS SHORT STRANGLE
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 Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG GUTS SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
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. • 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.

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