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Comparision (LONG STRADDLE VS CALL BACKSPREAD)

 

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  LONG STRADDLE CALL BACKSPREAD
About Strategy

Long Straddle Option Strategy 

Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc

Call Backspread Option Trading 

This strategy is adopted by traders who are bullish in nature. He expects market and volatility to rise in the near future. A trader need not be direction specific here (i.e. an upward or downward trend, but a small bias towards an uptrend should always be present, as the gains will be much higher once the market moves up r ..

LONG STRADDLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Details

LONG STRADDLE CALL BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss

LONG STRADDLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG STRADDLE CALL BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. This strategy is used when the investor expects the price of the stock to rise in the future.
Action Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option Sell 1 ITM Call, BUY 2 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss

LONG STRADDLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG STRADDLE CALL BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised. Unlimited profit potential if the stock goes in upward direction.
Maximum Loss Scenario Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid Strike Price of long call - Strike Price of short call - Net premium received
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG STRADDLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRADDLE CALL BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies Bear Put Spread -
Disadvantage • There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.
Advantages • Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit. • Unlimited profit potential.

LONG STRADDLE

CALL BACKSPREAD