STOCK BROKER REVIEW | INVESTING | UPCOMING IPO | ALGO TRADING | TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Comparision (LONG STRANGLE VS LONG STRADDLE)

 

Compare Strategies

  LONG STRANGLE LONG STRADDLE
About Strategy

Long Strangle Option Strategy

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

Long Straddle Option Strategy 

Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc ..

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG STRADDLE - Details

LONG STRANGLE LONG STRADDLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG STRADDLE - When & How to use ?

LONG STRANGLE LONG STRADDLE
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 options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG STRADDLE - Risk & Reward

LONG STRANGLE LONG STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium Paid Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRANGLE LONG STRADDLE
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Short Strangle Bear Put Spread
Disadvantage • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. • There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.
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 . • Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.

LONG STRANGLE

LONG STRADDLE