Compare Strategies
LONG STRANGLE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Long Strangle Option StrategyA Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
LONG STRANGLE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
LONG STRANGLE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
LONG STRANGLE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. | |
Action | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option | |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
LONG STRANGLE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG STRANGLE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Short Strangle | |
Disadvantage | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. | |
Advantages | • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . |