Compare Strategies
RISK REVERSAL | LONG GUTS | |
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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG GUTS - Details
RISK REVERSAL | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | LONG GUTS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | LONG GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. |