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Comparision (STRAP VS SHORT CALL)

 

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  STRAP SHORT CALL
About Strategy

Strap Option Strategy 

Strap 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

Short Call Option Strategy

A trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders.
However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy ..

STRAP Vs SHORT CALL - Details

STRAP SHORT CALL
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 1
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile 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 Limited
Risk Profile Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts Unlimited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received

STRAP Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?

STRAP SHORT CALL
Market View Neutral Bearish
When to use? This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option Sell or Write Call Option
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received

STRAP Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward

STRAP SHORT CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario UNLIMITED Max Profit = Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Limited

STRAP Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRAP SHORT CALL
Similar Strategies Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder Covered Put, Covered Calls
Disadvantage • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected.
Advantages • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount.

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