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SHORT GUTS | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod .. |
SHORT GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
SHORT GUTS | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
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 | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | - |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. | Unlimited Risk. |
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. | Unlimited profit. |