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Short Strangle Option Strategy 

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

Short Strangle Option Strategy 

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 ..

SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

SHORT STRANGLE SHORT STRANGLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 - 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.

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