Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the
This strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Futures Price + Premium Received
STRIP Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
STRIP
COVERED PUT
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
When to use?
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Futures Price + Premium Received
STRIP Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
STRIP
COVERED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
STRIP Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP
COVERED PUT
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread
Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices.