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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 |
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 .. |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put 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 | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle, Long Strangle | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • 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. | • 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. |