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LONG STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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About Strategy |
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 |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod .. |
LONG STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
LONG STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
LONG STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
LONG STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
LONG STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
LONG STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised. | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG STRADDLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRADDLE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. | Unlimited Risk. |
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. |