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Comparision (LONG GUTS VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  LONG GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
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.<

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

LONG GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

LONG GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
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 When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG GUTS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG GUTS SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
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. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

LONG GUTS

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