Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the
This strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
STRIP Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
STRIP
SHORT STRADDLE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
STRIP Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
STRIP
SHORT STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
STRIP Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP
SHORT STRADDLE
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Short Strangle
Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option .