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 protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Premium received - Put Strike Price
LONG STRANGLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
RISK REVERSAL
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 can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option.
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Premium received - Put Strike Price
LONG STRANGLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
RISK REVERSAL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG STRANGLE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
RISK REVERSAL
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.
Unlimited Risk.
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 .