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| A volatility strategy buying an ITM call at K1 and an ITM put at K2 > K1, profiting from a large move in either direction at higher cost than a straddle. |
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Long Guts
Section: 2.24 | Asset Class: Options | Type: Volatility
Overview
The long guts is a volatility strategy consisting of a long position in an ITM call option with strike K1 and a long position in an ITM put option with strike K2 (K2 > K1). This is a net debit trade. Because both options are ITM, this strategy is more costly to establish than a long straddle position. The trader's outlook is neutral. This is a capital gain strategy. We assume D > K2 - K1.
Construction
- Buy 1 ITM call option at strike K1
- Buy 1 ITM put option at strike K2 (K2 > K1), same expiry
Net debit: D (assumed D > K2 - K1)
Payoff Profile
f_T = (S_T - K1)+ + (K2 - S_T)+ - D
- Upper breakeven: S*_up = K1 + D
- Lower breakeven: S*_down = K2 - D
- Max profit: P_max = unlimited (stock can move far in either direction)
- Max loss: L_max = D - (K2 - K1) (if K1 <= S_T <= K2; intrinsic value offsets some debit)
Key Conditions / Signals
- Neutral directional view; expects a very large move but uncertain of direction
- More expensive than a straddle but the ITM options provide intrinsic value floor
- Max loss is reduced by the intrinsic spread K2 - K1 relative to the full debit
Notes
The assumption D > K2 - K1 prevents risk-free arbitrage. The intrinsic value of the ITM options (K2 - K1) offsets part of the debit, making the maximum loss smaller than for a straddle with the same debit D. Both options have positive delta at entry.