SHORT GUTS	PROTECTIVE PUT
About Strategy	Short Guts Option Strategy  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 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. < Read more..	Protective Put Option Strategy Protective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position. Read more..

SHORT GUTS Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details

	SHORT GUTS	PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	1
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received	Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

SHORT GUTS Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?

	SHORT GUTS	PROTECTIVE PUT
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 is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
Action	Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put	Buy 1 ATM Put
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received	Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

SHORT GUTS Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward

	SHORT GUTS	PROTECTIVE PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid	Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
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	Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

SHORT GUTS Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT GUTS	PROTECTIVE PUT
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Long Call, Call Backspread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.	• Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected.
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 potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk.