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 simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
LONG STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
PROTECTIVE CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
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 a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Call
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
LONG STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
PROTECTIVE CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG STRANGLE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
PROTECTIVE CALL
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Put Backspread, Long Put
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
• Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners.
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 .
• Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential.