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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns |
Long Strangle Option StrategyA 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 .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 6 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | 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. |
Action | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Butterfly spreads | Long Straddle, Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • 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 . |