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SHORT STRADDLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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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 |
Protective Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
SHORT STRADDLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRADDLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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 is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option | Buy 1 ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRADDLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT STRADDLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRADDLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
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 . | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |