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SHORT STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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About Strategy |
Short Straddle Option strategyThis strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an |
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 .. |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
SHORT STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset. | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | - |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur. | Unlimited Risk. |
Advantages | • A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option . | Unlimited profit. |