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LONG GUTS | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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About Strategy |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis 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.< |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
LONG GUTS | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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 | Unlimited | Limited |
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 | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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 bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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 | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG GUTS Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
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. | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |