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
Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
LONG STRANGLE Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
STRIP
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
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.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
LONG STRANGLE Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG STRANGLE Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
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 is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.