The strap strategy is ideal for investors who are optimistic about both market volatility and an upward movement in the price of the underlying asset. This approach involves purchasing:
All have the same underlying asset, strike prices and expiration dates.The strap is essentially a bullish variation of the standard Buy Straddle strategy. Significant profits can be achieved with the strap strategy when the price of the underlying asset experiences a substantial move in either direction by expiration. However, the strategy is particularly rewarding when the price rises sharply.
Parameter | Call | Put | Total |
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Option value (Premium) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Option Payoff | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Profit/Loss | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Delta | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Gamma | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Vega | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Theta | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rho | N/A | N/A | N/A |