Short Strangle option strategy
Short Strangle is a range bound strategy that aims to make money from sideways market and falling volatility.
Payoff at expiry
Nifty, lot size 65 · Nifty future 22,650 · 6 Oct 2026Legs
| Action | Option | Strike | Lots | Qty | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELL | OTM Call | 22,700 | 1 | 65 | ₹112.08 |
| SELL | OTM Put | 22,600 | 1 | 65 | ₹111.96 |
How it works
- Sell 1 OTM call at the 22,700 strike for ₹112.08, collecting the premium.
- Sell 1 OTM put at the 22,600 strike for ₹111.96, collecting the premium.
- You receive a net ₹14,563 upfront for the position. This is the most you can make.
Below 22,376 you lose, and the loss grows as Nifty falls.
Between 22,376 and 22,924 you profit, up to ₹14,563.
Above 22,924 you lose, and the loss keeps growing as Nifty rises.
Set-up: Sell 1 lot OTM Call and Sell 1 lot OTM Put with same expiration.
What happens if Nifty moves
Profit or loss at expiry| Nifty at expiry | Move | Profit / loss |
|---|---|---|
| 21,300 | −6% | −₹69,937 |
| 21,950 | −3% | −₹27,687 |
| 22,400 | −1% | +₹1,563 |
| 22,650 | Unchanged | +₹14,563 |
| 22,900 | +1% | +₹1,563 |
| 23,350 | +3% | −₹27,687 |
| 24,000 | +6% | −₹69,937 |
How the Greeks affect it
When to use
Short Strangle is a range bound strategy. Its idle to execute Short Strangle for near month expiry in order to benefit from faster time decay.
- 1.Profit from range bound stock 2. Comparatively high yielding income strategy but less than Short Straddle3. Provides broader range of profitability 4. Time decay is beneficial.
Things to watch
- 1. Uncapped Risk on either side 2. Hedging cost would be high if stock gives any directional movement.
Short Strangle: questions
What is a Short Strangle strategy?
Short Strangle is a range bound strategy that aims to make money from sideways market and falling volatility.
When should you use a Short Strangle?
Short Strangle is a range bound strategy. Its idle to execute Short Strangle for near month expiry in order to benefit from faster time decay.
How do you set up a Short Strangle?
Sell 1 lot OTM Call and Sell 1 lot OTM Put with same expiration.
What is the maximum profit of a Short Strangle?
Maximum Profit is limited to total premium received. Profit is maximum between both the strike.
What is the maximum loss of a Short Strangle?
Short Strangle is open to unlimited risk if the stock moves above higher BEP( Strike +total premium) or below lower BEP ( Strike - total premium).
What is the breakeven of a Short Strangle?
With Nifty at 22,650, the example on this page breaks even at 22,376 and 22,924 at expiry.