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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
Strip Option StrategyStrip 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 .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - Details
RISK REVERSAL | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | STRIP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | 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 | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | STRIP | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Strap, Short Put Ladder |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |