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
Mr. 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 ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received
LONG STRANGLE Vs COVERED CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
COVERED CALL
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.
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.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
(Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option)
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received
LONG STRANGLE Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
COVERED CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
[Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG STRANGLE Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
COVERED CALL
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
• Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock.
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 .
• 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.