Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
LONG PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
LONG PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Buy Put Option | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |