Compare Strategies
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Short Guts Option StrategyThis 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. |
Long Put Ladder Option StrategyLong Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. Risk:< .. |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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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 | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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 Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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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 can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put |
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 Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
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 | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT GUTS Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. | • Unlimited risk. • 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. | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |