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Comparision (SHORT GUTS VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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Short Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

SHORT GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

SHORT GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

SHORT GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

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