Short straddle not offsetting?

Discussion in 'Options' started by a529612, May 2, 2006.

  1. cnms2

    cnms2

    Great advice! And this should be done before opening your position.
     
    #11     May 2, 2006
  2. What strategy would you call it if I add the following as hedge in case the stock starts running away from the profitable zone?

    Long OIH May 170 Call
    Long OIH May 150 Put
     
    #12     May 3, 2006
  3. Buying the above wings would produce a synthetic long butterfly. The expiration PnL is a function of stock price and the strike differential - net credit received. You're short all greeks but theta with the position as structured. =)
     
    #13     May 3, 2006