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Comparision (PUT BACKSPREAD VS LONG GUTS)

 

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  PUT BACKSPREAD LONG GUTS
About Strategy

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

Long Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Details

PUT BACKSPREAD LONG GUTS
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?

PUT BACKSPREAD LONG GUTS
Market View Bearish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward

PUT BACKSPREAD LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

PUT BACKSPREAD LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.

PUT BACKSPREAD

LONG GUTS