Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the
This strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
STRIP Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
STRIP
PROTECTIVE CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
When to use?
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Buy 1 ATM Call
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
STRIP Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
STRIP
PROTECTIVE CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
STRIP Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP
PROTECTIVE CALL
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Put Backspread, Long Put
Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential.