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Comparision (SHORT STRANGLE VS RATIO PUT SPREAD)

 

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Short Strangle Option Strategy 

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

Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.

SHORT STRANGLE Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details

SHORT STRANGLE RATIO PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

SHORT STRANGLE Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT STRANGLE RATIO PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

SHORT STRANGLE Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT STRANGLE RATIO PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT STRANGLE Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT STRANGLE RATIO PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Straddle, Long Strangle Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)
Disadvantage • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit.
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. • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit.

SHORT STRANGLE

RATIO PUT SPREAD