Compare Strategies
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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. |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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SHORT GUTS Vs LONG CALL - Details
SHORT GUTS | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Strike Price + Premium |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
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. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put | Buying Call 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 | Strike price + Premium |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
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 | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
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. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |