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SHORT STRANGLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if |
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 STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
SHORT STRANGLE | 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 Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put | Buy 1 ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle, Long Strangle | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
Advantages | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. | • 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. |