Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin ..
Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Unlimited
Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike Price - Premium
Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)
SHORT PUT Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT
STRAP
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future.
Action
Sell Put Option
Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Strike Price - Premium
Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)
SHORT PUT Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT
STRAP
Maximum Profit Scenario
Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
UNLIMITED
Maximum Loss Scenario
Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT
STRAP
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
• To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy.
Advantages
• Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.
• Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially.