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 ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
SHORT PUT Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT
STRIP
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.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Sell Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike Price - Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
SHORT PUT Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
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.
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.