Comparision (LONG GUTS
VS NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
LONG GUTS
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
About Strategy
Long Guts Option Strategy
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 if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
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LONG GUTS Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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 if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option.
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
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LONG GUTS Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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
Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG GUTS Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
• Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
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.
• Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.