A 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
This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
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.
This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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 .