Compare Strategies
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About Strategy |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the .. |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - Details
LONG GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Futures Price + Premium Received |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Futures Price + Premium Received |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
Advantages | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |