Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | LONG STRADDLE | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
Long Straddle Option StrategyStraddle 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 .. |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG STRADDLE - Details
SHORT PUT | LONG STRADDLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | LONG STRADDLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | 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. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | LONG STRADDLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | LONG STRADDLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Bear Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • 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 | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit. |