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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received |
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 COMBO Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
LONG COMBO | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG COMBO Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG COMBO Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG COMBO Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. | • 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. |