This 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
This strategy is adopted by traders who are bullish in nature. He expects market and volatility to rise in the near future. A trader need not be direction specific here (i.e. an upward or downward trend, but a small bias towards an uptrend should always be present, as the gains will be much higher once the market moves up r ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss
SHORT STRANGLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE
CALL BACKSPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
This strategy is used when the investor expects the price of the stock to rise in the future.
Action
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Sell 1 ITM Call, BUY 2 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss
SHORT STRANGLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
CALL BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Unlimited profit potential if the stock goes in upward direction.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Strike Price of long call - Strike Price of short call - Net premium received
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
CALL BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
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Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages
• 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.