This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<
Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin ..
Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Limited
Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)
LONG PUT Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT
STRAP
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future.
Action
Buy Put Option
Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)
LONG PUT Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT
STRAP
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
UNLIMITED
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG PUT Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT
STRAP
Similar Strategies
Protective Call, Short Put
Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder
Disadvantage
• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
• To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy.
Advantages
• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.
• Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially.