Compare Strategies
| STRIP | CALL BACKSPREAD | |
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| About Strategy |
Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the |
Call Backspread Option Trading 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 .. |
STRIP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Details
| STRIP | CALL BACKSPREAD | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 3 | 3 |
| Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
| Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss |
STRIP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
| STRIP | CALL BACKSPREAD | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
| When to use? | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. | This strategy is used when the investor expects the price of the stock to rise in the future. |
| Action | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts | Sell 1 ITM Call, BUY 2 OTM Call |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss |
STRIP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
| STRIP | CALL BACKSPREAD | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid | Unlimited profit potential if the stock goes in upward direction. |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of long call - Strike Price of short call - Net premium received |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
STRIP Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
| STRIP | CALL BACKSPREAD | |
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| Similar Strategies | Strap, Short Put Ladder | - |
| Disadvantage | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. | |
| Advantages | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. | • Unlimited profit potential. |