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Comparision (LONG GUTS VS RISK REVERSAL)

 

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  LONG GUTS RISK REVERSAL
About Strategy

Long Guts Option Strategy 

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. 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.<

Risk Reversal Option Strategy

This 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 ..

LONG GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details

LONG GUTS RISK REVERSAL
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 Unlimited Unlimited
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 Premium received - Put Strike Price

LONG GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?

LONG GUTS RISK REVERSAL
Market View Neutral Bullish
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. 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 Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 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 Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Premium received - Put Strike Price

LONG GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward

LONG GUTS RISK REVERSAL
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 You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG GUTS Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG GUTS RISK REVERSAL
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap -
Disadvantage • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. Unlimited Risk.
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. Unlimited profit.

LONG GUTS

RISK REVERSAL