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 implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. Buying protective puts can be an expensive proposition and writing OTM calls can defray the cost of the puts quite substantially. Protective Collar is considered as bearish to neutral strategy. In this strategy risk and reward is both are limited. This ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid
LONG STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
PROTECTIVE COLLAR
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 implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
• Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid
LONG STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
PROTECTIVE COLLAR
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
• Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
• Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
PROTECTIVE COLLAR
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
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 .