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SHORT GUTS | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Short Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions. |
Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited. Risk:
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SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details
SHORT GUTS | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle. | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. |