This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile
Limited
Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
LONG GUTS Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS
RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
LONG GUTS Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS
RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG GUTS Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.