LONG STRADDLE	LONG PUT
About Strategy	Long Straddle Option Strategy  Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc Read more..	Long Put Option Strategy This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.< .. Read more..

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG PUT - Details

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG PUT
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	1
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG PUT
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
When to use?	This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.	A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action	Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option	Buy Put Option
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.	Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG PUT
Similar Strategies	Bear Put Spread	Protective Call, Short Put
Disadvantage	• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.	• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
Advantages	• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.	• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.