This 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
This 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 ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE
SHORT STRANGLE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk
Unlimited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages
• 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.
• 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.