A THREAD

Topic: Why triple straddle has no real benefit.

A triple straddle is essentially an ATM Straddle & one or two step away straddle on either side. The position is almost neutral strategy just like any other neutral straddle or strangle.

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We can also view the position as an ATM straddle, a strangle & inverted strangle.

For example

Nifty: 14700

Triple straddle: 14600,14700,14800

Another view:

14700 straddle
14800-14600: strangle
14600-14800: Inverted strangle

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So the real question is what is the advantage of an inverted strangle over it's otm counterpart?

The answer is none.

They both have same premiums/theta. Only that slippages will be high in inverted strangle when we do the required adjustments plus liquidity issue.

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So isn't it better that instead of a triple straddle, we can just do ATM Straddle & 2* OTM strangle.

So in the above eg. the position will be

14700 ATM straddle
2* 14800-14600 otm strangle.

Same premium received, similar range just that there's no nuisance of ITM options.

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The question arises:

Why trade in an ATM straddle & 2* OTM Strangles? Why over-complicate?

Options are in itself a complicated instrument. Wouldn't it be better to stick to one straddle or a strangle & adjust accordingly?

Lesser the strikes, more there will be clarity.

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1. Straddle vs Triple Straddle: Is there a benefit?

Data says, yes. Small benefit but there is some benefit. Especially when it comes to sharp moves on one side (Gap UP/Down) - Triple straddle stands better than a single straddle.

2. Single straddle at 32200 for May 20 expiry : 6Lots
Triple straddles at 32200, 32600 and 31700 : 2 Lots each.

At the center there is not much diff between the two. Similar Greeks (Theta & Vega mainly)

But look at the payoff profile. Triple straddle provides a much ...

3. ...Distributed profile which means the payout at expiry is not concentrated at one single point like a single straddle, but is spread over a range. Something like a strangle.

Psychologically, that gives comfort during a little extra volatility in the markets, ...

4. avoiding a couple of adjustments...

But a little more comfort comes from the fact that if market move too fast in one direction, or gaps up/down, MTM loss will be lower in triple straddles as compared to single straddle. Why? ...

5. I think thats because of how gamma behaves in case of an ITM option.
Lower MTM loss is a psychological comfort I tell you.
And look at the theta at this point. Almost same.
I have created this today (Friday),so, see how weekend decay looks like for the two system.
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Again sharing bank nifty intraday weekly straddle. How to play by selling straddle.
Mostly will work on Monday to Wednesday. Sometimes on Friday.
Why to pay your money to learn this if u can get it here.
U need only practice.
Let’s go.

Say bank nifty future is at 32000.
Sell both 32000 call and put.
Considering current volatile market lest say premium on Monday morning is 350 on both sides.
Sold with 700 points combine premium.
If bank nifty will trade in narrow range say +\- 100 hold it.
If moving 200 points

then exit previous sold straddle. Sell new one. Let’s say BN moved +200
Now sell 32200. If bank nifty will move here within range then u will get profit through theta decay. Follow same procedure for next 150-200 pts move.

This is only for single straddle sell position.

Now in second case sell three straddle. 31900/32000/32100
In case of 100 points move no need to change.
If 200 + then future is 32200.
Exit 31900 and sell 31200 straddle.
If moving another 100 then exit 32000 and sell 32300. Continue same with 100 points move.
If no move then

it will consolidate between 32000-32200 or 32100 to 32300 and u will get theta decay.

This is for normal move. Sudden big move may come anytime. So keep SL in system.
If u r selling at 350-350 then keep SL in system 475 for both legs.
Practice it. No need to attend webinar.