{"id":217267,"date":"2026-08-24T15:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=217267"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:17:00","slug":"long-strangle-bank-nifty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Strangle Bank Nifty: Setup, Payoff and Risk Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Bank Nifty level used in this article: Rs 57,762 (as of 21 Aug 2026). Next monthly (last Tuesday of the month) expiry: 25 August 2026 (Tuesday). Lot size 30. Weekly options on Bank Nifty were discontinued in November 2024 under SEBI&#8217;s one weekly index per exchange rule; only monthly contracts remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">The long strangle Bank Nifty involves buying an out of the money call and an out of the money put on the same monthly expiry, creating a trade that may profit from a large move in Bank Nifty in either direction. With Bank Nifty at Rs 57,762, the net debit paid at entry is the maximum loss, generally lower than a comparable long straddle because both options are out of the money rather than at the money. The long strangle Bank Nifty may be considered before major events, though the index must move further than it would need to for a straddle before either option gains meaningful value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The long strangle Bank Nifty trades a lower entry cost for a wider breakeven range compared with a long straddle. Because both legs start out of the money, the combined premium is smaller, but the index needs to move beyond one of the two further apart breakeven points to generate a profit. Because Bank Nifty only trades monthly contracts, the this strategy typically runs across a full month rather than a single week.<\/p>\n<p>This strategy is commonly used when a trader expects a significant move in Bank Nifty but wants to reduce the upfront cost compared with an at the money straddle, accepting a larger required move in exchange.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=long-strangle-bank-nifty\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#What_Is_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\" title=\"What Is the Long Strangle Bank Nifty?\">What Is the Long Strangle Bank Nifty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#How_Does_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty_Work\" title=\"How Does the Long Strangle Bank Nifty Work?\">How Does the Long Strangle Bank Nifty Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty_Step_by_Step_Setup\" title=\"Long Strangle Bank Nifty: Step by Step Setup\">Long Strangle Bank Nifty: Step by Step Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Illustrative_Payoff_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\" title=\"Illustrative Payoff: Long Strangle Bank Nifty\">Illustrative Payoff: Long Strangle Bank Nifty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Greeks_for_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\" title=\"Greeks for the Long Strangle Bank Nifty\">Greeks for the Long Strangle Bank Nifty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#When_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty_May_Be_Considered\" title=\"When the Long Strangle Bank Nifty May Be Considered\">When the Long Strangle Bank Nifty May Be Considered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#When_NOT_to_Use_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\" title=\"When NOT to Use the Long Strangle Bank Nifty\">When NOT to Use the Long Strangle Bank Nifty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Risk_Management\" title=\"Risk Management\">Risk Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Transaction_Costs\" title=\"Transaction Costs\">Transaction Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Long_Strangle_vs_Other_Bank_Nifty_Strategies\" title=\"Long Strangle vs Other Bank Nifty Strategies\">Long Strangle vs Other Bank Nifty Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#What_is_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty\" title=\"What is the long strangle Bank Nifty?\">What is the long strangle Bank Nifty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#How_does_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty_differ_from_a_straddle\" title=\"How does the long strangle Bank Nifty differ from a straddle?\">How does the long strangle Bank Nifty differ from a straddle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#What_is_the_maximum_loss_in_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty\" title=\"What is the maximum loss in the long strangle Bank Nifty?\">What is the maximum loss in the long strangle Bank Nifty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#How_are_the_breakeven_points_calculated_for_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty\" title=\"How are the breakeven points calculated for the long strangle Bank Nifty?\">How are the breakeven points calculated for the long strangle Bank Nifty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Does_Bank_Nifty_have_weekly_options_for_the_long_strangle\" title=\"Does Bank Nifty have weekly options for the long strangle?\">Does Bank Nifty have weekly options for the long strangle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#What_is_the_current_lot_size_for_Bank_Nifty_options\" title=\"What is the current lot size for Bank Nifty options?\">What is the current lot size for Bank Nifty options?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-strangle-bank-nifty\/#Is_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty_suitable_for_beginners\" title=\"Is the long strangle Bank Nifty suitable for beginners?\">Is the long strangle Bank Nifty suitable for beginners?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Long Strangle Bank Nifty?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The the position is a two leg options trade that buys an out of the money call above the current index level and an out of the money put below it, both on the same monthly expiry. The net debit paid is the maximum loss, and profit potential is substantial if Bank Nifty moves significantly in either direction before expiry.<\/p>\n<p>The two legs of the long strangle Bank Nifty are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buy an out of the money call<\/strong> above the current index level, which profits if Bank Nifty rises significantly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy an out of the money put<\/strong> below the current index level, which profits if Bank Nifty falls significantly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because both legs start out of the money, the this trade costs less upfront than a comparable at the money straddle, but requires a larger move before either option moves meaningfully into profit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does the Long Strangle Bank Nifty Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a> at Rs 57,762, the this options approach might use a call strike near 58,425 and a put strike near 57,175. The trade profits when Bank Nifty closes beyond one of the two breakeven points, which are further from the current level than they would be for a straddle centred on the same index.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Index<\/td>\n<td>Bank Nifty (Nifty Bank) (NSE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expiry<\/td>\n<td>Monthly only, last Tuesday of the month. Effective September 2025 (NSE index expiry swap). Weekly contracts discontinued November 2024.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lot Size<\/td>\n<td>30 units (effective from January 2026 per NSE circular, reduced from 35)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strategy Type<\/td>\n<td>Directional agnostic, net debit, lower cost than straddle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legs<\/td>\n<td>2 (one OTM call and one OTM put)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max Profit<\/td>\n<td>Substantial to unlimited (upside); large (downside)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max Loss<\/td>\n<td>Net debit paid at entry, times lot size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Margin<\/td>\n<td>Varies dynamically. Check live margin on your broker&#8217;s calculator before placing any order.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty_Step_by_Step_Setup\"><\/span><strong>Long Strangle Bank Nifty: Step by Step Setup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Identify OTM call and put strikes from the Bank Nifty option chain on NSE.<\/strong> With Bank Nifty at Rs 57,762, strikes several hundred points above and below the current level, such as 58,425 and 57,175, are common starting points for the the spread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check implied volatility for the monthly cycle.<\/strong> Some traders prefer entering the long strangle Bank Nifty when IV is relatively low and a large move is anticipated within the monthly window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy the OTM call and OTM put simultaneously.<\/strong> Both legs of the this strategy should be placed together to avoid legging risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculate both breakeven points.<\/strong> Upper breakeven equals the call strike plus the net debit. Lower breakeven equals the put strike minus the net debit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set an exit plan before entry.<\/strong> Given the monthly holding period and the wider breakeven range, decide in advance whether you will hold to expiry or exit early if a large move occurs before then.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illustrative_Payoff_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\"><\/span><strong>Illustrative Payoff: Long Strangle Bank Nifty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Illustrative example for educational purposes only. Strikes, premiums and calculations are hypothetical and should not be interpreted as a trade recommendation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Hypothetical setup: Buy 58,425 CE and buy 57,175 PE. Net debit: Rs 175 per unit. Lot size: 30 units. Upper breakeven: 58,600. Lower breakeven: 57,000.<\/em><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th><strong>Bank Nifty at Monthly Expiry<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>P&amp;L Per Unit (Rs)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>P&amp;L Per Lot (30 units, Rs)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Well below 57,000<\/td>\n<td>Growing profit<\/td>\n<td>Growing profit<\/td>\n<td>Put profits exceed debit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>57,000 (lower breakeven)<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>Breakeven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Between 57,175 and 58,425<\/td>\n<td>-175<\/td>\n<td>-5,250<\/td>\n<td>Max loss; both options expire worthless<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>58,600 (upper breakeven)<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>Breakeven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Well above 58,600<\/td>\n<td>Growing profit<\/td>\n<td>Growing profit<\/td>\n<td>Call profits exceed debit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The maximum loss in the the position occurs when Bank Nifty closes anywhere between the two OTM strikes at the monthly expiry, causing both options to expire worthless. This flat maximum loss zone is wider than the single point of maximum loss in a straddle, which is one trade off of the strangle&#8217;s lower cost.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greeks_for_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\"><\/span><strong>Greeks for the Long Strangle Bank Nifty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Delta:<\/strong> The this trade starts close to delta neutral, with directional delta building as the index approaches either strike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gamma:<\/strong> The long strangle Bank Nifty is long gamma, benefiting from large fast moves, though gamma only becomes meaningful once the index approaches one of the two OTM strikes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theta:<\/strong> Theta decay works against the long strangle Bank Nifty throughout the monthly cycle, typically accelerating in the final week before expiry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vega:<\/strong> The long strangle Bank Nifty is long vega. A rise in implied volatility after entry is generally favourable, and because the position runs a full monthly cycle, it carries meaningful vega exposure over that horizon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty_May_Be_Considered\"><\/span><strong>When the Long Strangle Bank Nifty May Be Considered<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The long strangle Bank Nifty may be considered when a major event or catalyst is expected within the monthly expiry window and a trader wants directional exposure at a lower cost than a straddle; implied volatility is relatively low at entry; or the index has been consolidating and a breakout appears possible before the monthly expiry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_NOT_to_Use_the_Long_Strangle_Bank_Nifty\"><\/span><strong>When NOT to Use the Long Strangle Bank Nifty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider avoiding the long strangle Bank Nifty when implied volatility is already elevated at entry, inflating both option premiums; the index is trending steadily, where a directional trade may be more appropriate; or there is limited time before the monthly expiry for a sufficiently large move to overcome the wider breakeven range.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Management\"><\/span><strong>Risk Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The long strangle Bank Nifty has limited defined risk equal to the net debit paid. Given the monthly holding period and the flat maximum loss zone between the two strikes, traders should set an explicit exit rule and reassess the position periodically rather than only at expiry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transaction_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Transaction Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The actual return from the long strangle Bank Nifty is reduced by brokerage, exchange transaction charges, STT, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty, bid ask spread impact, and slippage on both entry and exit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Use Univest Screener to Identify the Best F&amp;O Setups<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_Strangle_vs_Other_Bank_Nifty_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Long Strangle vs Other Bank Nifty Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Market View<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Max Profit<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Max Loss<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Complexity<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Long Strangle<\/td>\n<td>Large move, either direction<\/td>\n<td>Substantial<\/td>\n<td>Defined (net debit, lower cost)<\/td>\n<td>Low Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Straddle<\/td>\n<td>Large move, either direction<\/td>\n<td>Substantial (higher potential)<\/td>\n<td>Defined (net debit, higher cost)<\/td>\n<td>Low Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Iron Condor<\/td>\n<td>Rangebound<\/td>\n<td>Defined (net credit)<\/td>\n<td>Defined (spread minus credit)<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The long strangle Bank Nifty costs less than a comparable straddle because both legs start out of the money, but it requires a larger move before generating a profit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track option chains and monitor your F&amp;O positions.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The long strangle Bank Nifty offers a lower cost way to position for a large move in either direction compared with a straddle, in exchange for a wider breakeven range. Because Bank Nifty only offers monthly contracts, the long strangle Bank Nifty carries a longer holding period than a Nifty 50 weekly equivalent. Always verify current lot size (30 units from January 2026) and expiry schedule on NSE before executing any trade.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information and may or may not be accurate. All examples are illustrative and hypothetical only. Please verify all data including contract specifications, lot sizes, and expiry schedules with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty\"><\/span><strong>What is the long strangle Bank Nifty?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The long strangle Bank Nifty buys an out of the money call and an out of the money put on the same Bank Nifty monthly expiry. It may profit from a large move in either direction, with the net debit paid as the maximum loss.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty_differ_from_a_straddle\"><\/span><strong>How does the long strangle Bank Nifty differ from a straddle?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The long strangle Bank Nifty uses out of the money strikes on both legs rather than the at the money strike used in a straddle, generally costing less but requiring a larger move to reach breakeven.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_maximum_loss_in_the_long_strangle_Bank_Nifty\"><\/span><strong>What is the maximum loss in the long strangle Bank Nifty?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The maximum loss is the net debit paid for both options, multiplied by the 30 unit lot size. 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