This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.
This strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
SHORT GUTS Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS
MARRIED PUT
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future.
This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future.
Action
Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put
Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
SHORT GUTS Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS
MARRIED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario
Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid
Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT GUTS Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS
MARRIED PUT
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Long Call
Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
Cost of the put options eats into profit margin.
Advantages
• Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle.