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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