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SHORT GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Short Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions. |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis 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 .. |
SHORT GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - Details
SHORT GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
Advantages | • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle. | • 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. |