Neutral - expecting price to settle within a defined range by expiry
| Strategy Type | Non-Directional / Range Trading |
| Market Outlook | Neutral - expecting price to settle within a defined range by expiry |
| Risk Profile | Limited to net debit paid |
| Reward Profile | Limited but with wider profit plateau than butterfly |
| Time Horizon | Typically 7-45 days to expiry |
| Capital Requirement | Low to Moderate (₹5,000 - ₹25,000 per lot for NIFTY) |
| Margin Type | Debit spread - no additional margin beyond premium paid |
| Best Used When | Expecting range-bound market with uncertainty about exact settlement, moderate IV environment, want wider profit zone than butterfly with defined risk |
| NIFTY | 25 units per lot |
| BANKNIFTY | 15 units per lot |
| FINNIFTY | 25 units per lot |
| Stock Options | Varies by stock |
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