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