Strip 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
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
STRIP Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
STRIP
LONG GUTS
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
STRIP Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
STRIP
LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
STRIP Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP
LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.