Direction Neutral - expecting low volatility and range-bound market
| Strategy Type | Volatility - Short Gamma/Vega (OTM) |
| Market Outlook | Direction Neutral - expecting low volatility and range-bound market |
| Risk Profile | Unlimited beyond breakevens but higher probability of profit than straddle |
| Reward Profile | Limited to Total Premium Received |
| Time Horizon | 30-45 days optimal, exit by 21 DTE |
| Capital Requirement | Margin Rs.80,000-1,20,000 per lot plus buffer |
| Best Used When | IV Rank above 50% with clear support/resistance containing price action and no events in holding period |
| Best Entry | After major events when IV is elevated, during consolidation phases |
| Avoid Entry | Before RBI policy, Budget, Elections (IV will spike further) |
| Optimal Monitoring | Continuous monitoring required - unlimited risk |
| Weekly Expiry | Thursday (NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, FINNIFTY) |
| Monthly Expiry | Last Thursday of month |
| Expiry Day Tips | Short strangles benefit enormously from theta decay • Gamma risk increases near expiry if price approaches either strike • Exit by Wednesday if price is threatening either strike • Wider profit zone than straddle but still unlimited risk |
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