Neutral Volatility Analysis
Long Strangle Calculator: AAPL
Professional scenario analysis and payoff visualization for strangle strategies.
Long Strangle Scenario Analysis: AAPL
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| Price at Expiry |
| Call Value |
| Put Value |
| Total Option Value |
| Profit / Loss |
| ROI on Premium |
* Click the percentage values to edit scenarios.
Payoff Profile At Expiration: AAPL
What this calculator does
The Long Strangle Calculator estimates profit, loss, and ROI for multi-leg volatility trades. It calculates the specific movement required to reach profitability and visualizes the risk-free 'valley' between strikes.
How the strategy works
A long strangle is a neutral strategy involving the purchase of an out-of-the-money (OTM) call and an OTM put with the same expiration. Because both options are OTM, the trade is cheaper than a straddle but requires a larger move to reach breakeven.
Key Formulas
Upper Breakeven = Call Strike + Total Premium
Lower Breakeven = Put Strike - Total Premium
Profit = (Intrinsic Call Value + Intrinsic Put Value) - Total Premium
When traders use this strategy
This is used when a trader expects high volatility but wants to spend less capital than a straddle. It relies on a significant 'breakout' move.
Risks to understand
The trade relies heavily on volatility. If the stock price stays between the two strikes, both options will expire worthless, resulting in 100% loss of investment.
Example Interpretation
The scenario table will show 100% loss at the 0% move mark if the stock remains between your strikes. Positive ROI only appears once the price move exceeds the premium cost beyond the strike boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a long strangle?
Buying an OTM call and an OTM put to profit from a massive price swing.
What is the difference between a straddle and a strangle?
A straddle uses the same strike for both legs; a strangle uses different strikes, making it cheaper but riskier.
What are the breakeven prices on a strangle?
Call strike + premium paid (upper) and Put strike - premium paid (lower).
Why does a strangle need a large move?
Since you are buying out-of-the-money options, the stock must move past the 'empty' space between the strikes before profit begins.
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