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
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
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 = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
STRIP Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
STRIP
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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 should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
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 = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
STRIP Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
STRIP
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
STRIP Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
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Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.