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 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 ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss
LONG STRANGLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
CALL BACKSPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
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 when the investor expects the price of the stock to rise in the future.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Sell 1 ITM Call, BUY 2 OTM Call
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 the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss
LONG STRANGLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
CALL BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Unlimited profit potential if the stock goes in upward direction.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Strike Price of long call - Strike Price of short call - Net premium received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG STRANGLE Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
CALL BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
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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 .