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Comparision (STRAP VS CALL BACKSPREAD)

 

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  STRAP CALL BACKSPREAD
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

Call Backspread Option Trading 

This strategy is adopted by traders who are bullish in nature. He expects market and volatility to rise in the near future. A trader need not be direction specific here (i.e. an upward or downward trend, but a small bias towards an uptrend should always be present, as the gains will be much higher once the market moves up r ..

STRAP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Details

STRAP CALL BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
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 Unlimited
Risk Profile Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss

STRAP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

STRAP CALL BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. This strategy is used when the investor expects the price of the stock to rise in the future.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option Sell 1 ITM Call, BUY 2 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss

STRAP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

STRAP CALL BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario UNLIMITED Unlimited profit potential if the stock goes in upward direction.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of long call - Strike Price of short call - Net premium received
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

STRAP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRAP CALL BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder -
Disadvantage • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy.
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. • Unlimited profit potential.

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