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PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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About Strategy |
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. |
Short Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions. < .. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. | |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. | |
Advantages | • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle. |