Compare Strategies
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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 |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRAP - Details
RISK REVERSAL | STRAP | |
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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 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | STRAP | |
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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 used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |