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About Strategy |
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 |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT - Details
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Strike Price - Premium |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. |
Action | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put | Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Strike Price - Premium |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle, Long Strangle | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. |
Advantages | • 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. | • 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. |