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LONG STRANGLE | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Long Strangle Option StrategyA 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 |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
LONG STRANGLE Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
LONG STRANGLE | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
LONG STRANGLE Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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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 is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
LONG STRANGLE Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG STRANGLE Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Short Strangle | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
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 . | • The potential of loss is limited. |