Compare Strategies
COVERED PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
---|---|---|
![]() |
![]() |
|
About Strategy |
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 Strangle Option StrategyThis 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 .. |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
COVERED PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
---|---|---|
Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
---|---|---|
Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
---|---|---|
Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
---|---|---|
Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • 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. | • 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. |