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COVERED CALL | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
COVERED CALL Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
COVERED CALL | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
COVERED CALL Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
COVERED CALL | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
COVERED CALL Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
COVERED CALL | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED CALL Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED CALL | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |