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Risk Reversal Option Strategy

This 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

Strip Option Strategy

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 ..

RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - Details

RISK REVERSAL STRIP
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?

RISK REVERSAL STRIP
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward

RISK REVERSAL STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

RISK REVERSAL Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons

RISK REVERSAL STRIP
Similar Strategies - Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage Unlimited Risk. Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages Unlimited profit. Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.

RISK REVERSAL