{"id":218145,"date":"2026-08-25T10:56:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=218145"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:26:25","slug":"guts-strategy-nifty-next-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50: 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>Nifty Next 50 level used in this article: Rs 73,863 (as of 24 Aug 2026). Next monthly (last Tuesday of the month) expiry: 25 August 2026 (Tuesday). Lot size 25. Weekly options on Nifty Next 50 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 guts strategy Nifty Next 50 sells an in the money call and an in the money put, both on the same expiry, at strikes on opposite sides of the current index level. With Nifty Next 50 at Rs 73,863, the short guts strategy Nifty Next 50 collects a substantial net credit upfront because both options carry intrinsic value in addition to time value, but it carries unlimited risk on both sides, similar to a short strangle, and requires the index to move enough for the combined intrinsic value to be overcome before expiry for the position to reach a loss. The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 is less commonly used than the short strangle for premium collection because of the larger capital and margin typically required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The this strategy is essentially a strangle built with in the money strikes instead of out of the money strikes. Selling in the money options generates a much larger credit upfront, since the premium includes substantial intrinsic value on both legs, not just time value. This larger credit provides a wider cushion before the position moves into a loss compared with a standard short strangle built from out of the money strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the large notional value tied up in in the money options, the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 typically requires more margin than an equivalent short strangle, and the mechanics of managing two in the money legs simultaneously add a layer of complexity not present in out of the money strategies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\"><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 class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list 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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#What_Is_the_The_position\" title=\"What Is the The position?\">What Is the The position?<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#How_Does_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50_Work\" title=\"How Does the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50 Work?\">How Does the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50 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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#The_spread_Step_by_Step_Setup\" title=\"The spread: Step by Step Setup\">The spread: 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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#Illustrative_Payoff_This_trade\" title=\"Illustrative Payoff: This trade\">Illustrative Payoff: This trade<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#Greeks_for_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50\" title=\"Greeks for the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50\">Greeks for the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#When_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50_May_Be_Considered\" title=\"When the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50 May Be Considered\">When the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50 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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#When_NOT_to_Use_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50\" title=\"When NOT to Use the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50\">When NOT to Use the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#Guts_vs_Other_Nifty_Next_50_Neutral_Strategies\" title=\"Guts vs Other Nifty Next 50 Neutral Strategies\">Guts vs Other Nifty Next 50 Neutral 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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#What_is_the_guts_strategy_Nifty_Next_50\" title=\"What is the guts strategy Nifty Next 50?\">What is the guts strategy Nifty Next 50?<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#How_does_the_guts_strategy_Nifty_Next_50_differ_from_a_short_strangle\" title=\"How does the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 differ from a short strangle?\">How does the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 differ from a short strangle?<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#What_is_the_maximum_loss_in_the_guts_strategy_Nifty_Next_50\" title=\"What is the maximum loss in the guts strategy Nifty Next 50?\">What is the maximum loss in the guts strategy Nifty Next 50?<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#Why_does_the_guts_strategy_Nifty_Next_50_require_more_margin_than_a_short_strangle\" title=\"Why does the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 require more margin than a short strangle?\">Why does the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 require more margin than a short strangle?<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#What_is_the_current_lot_size_for_Nifty_Next_50_options\" title=\"What is the current lot size for Nifty Next 50 options?\">What is the current lot size for Nifty Next 50 options?<\/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\/guts-strategy-nifty-next-50\/#Is_the_guts_strategy_Nifty_Next_50_suitable_for_beginners\" title=\"Is the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 suitable for beginners?\">Is the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 suitable for beginners?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_The_position\"><\/span><strong>What Is the The position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 is a two leg options trade that sells an in the money call and an in the money put, with strikes positioned on opposite sides of the current index level, both on the same expiry. The net credit collected is substantial due to the intrinsic value in both legs, and this credit is also the maximum profit.<\/p>\n<p>The two legs of the this trade are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sell an in the money call<\/strong> at a strike below the current index level, which carries intrinsic value from the outset<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sell an in the money put<\/strong> at a strike above the current index level, which also carries intrinsic value from the outset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because both legs are already in the money, the combined premium collected is considerably larger than a comparable out of the money short strangle, but the position still carries unlimited theoretical risk beyond the breakeven points on either side, since there are no protective long options.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50 Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-next-50\/nifty-next-50-share-price-today\">Nifty Next 50<\/a> at Rs 73,863, the this options approach might sell a call near 73,400, which is below the current level and therefore in the money, and a put near 74,300, which is above the current level and also in the money. The wide breakevens created by the large credit collected are the defining characteristic of the guts strategy Nifty Next 50.<\/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>Nifty Next 50 (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>25 units (effective from January 2026 per NSE circular, reduced from unchanged since 2024 revision)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strategy Type<\/td>\n<td>Neutral, in the money strangle, unlimited risk, large credit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legs<\/td>\n<td>2 (one ITM call sold and one ITM put sold)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max Profit<\/td>\n<td>Net credit received at entry, times lot size (substantial, due to intrinsic value)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max Loss<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited (upside); substantial (downside)<\/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=\"The_spread_Step_by_Step_Setup\"><\/span><strong>The spread: Step by Step Setup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Identify strikes on opposite sides of the current level.<\/strong> With Nifty Next 50 at Rs 73,863, the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 requires selecting an in the money call strike below the current level and an in the money put strike above it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assess the combined credit relative to the width between strikes.<\/strong> The larger the credit relative to the distance between the two strikes, the wider the effective breakeven range for the this strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sell the ITM call and ITM put simultaneously.<\/strong> Both legs of the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 should be placed at the same time to avoid legging risk given the large notional values involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculate both breakeven points.<\/strong> Upper breakeven equals the put strike plus the net credit. Lower breakeven equals the call strike minus the net credit, for the the position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm margin requirements before entry.<\/strong> Because both legs are in the money, the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 typically requires more margin than a comparable out of the money short strangle; verify this on your broker&#8217;s margin calculator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illustrative_Payoff_This_trade\"><\/span><strong>Illustrative Payoff: This trade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Illustrative example for educational purposes only. The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 carries unlimited theoretical loss potential on the upside. Strikes and premiums are hypothetical and should not be interpreted as a trade recommendation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Hypothetical setup: Sell 73,400 CE (in the money) at Rs 310 per unit. Sell 74,300 PE (in the money) at Rs 295 per unit. Net credit: Rs 605 per unit. Lot size: 25 units.<\/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>Nifty Next 50 at Expiry<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>P&amp;L Per Lot (approx, Rs)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Far below 72,795<\/td>\n<td>Large loss, growing<\/td>\n<td>Call intrinsic value loss accelerates below the lower breakeven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>72,795 (lower breakeven, approx)<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>Breakeven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Between the two strikes<\/td>\n<td>+15,125 (max profit, illustrative)<\/td>\n<td>Both legs settle near their intrinsic value; net credit largely retained<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>74,905 (upper breakeven, approx)<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>Breakeven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Far above 74,905<\/td>\n<td>Large loss, growing without cap<\/td>\n<td>Put intrinsic value loss accelerates above the upper breakeven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 illustrates a wide profit zone funded by a large upfront credit, but the underlying risk beyond the breakevens remains unlimited, the same structural risk as a short strangle, just built with in the money rather than out of the money strikes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greeks_for_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50\"><\/span><strong>Greeks for the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Delta:<\/strong> The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 starts closer to delta neutral when the two strikes are roughly symmetric around the current index level, though each leg individually carries a larger delta than a comparable out of the money strangle leg due to being in the money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gamma:<\/strong> The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 is short gamma, similar to a short strangle, with the effect concentrated as the index approaches either strike near expiry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theta:<\/strong> Theta decay benefits the guts strategy Nifty Next 50, though a larger portion of the option&#8217;s value is intrinsic rather than time value compared with an out of the money strangle, so the daily time decay captured is proportionally smaller relative to the total premium collected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vega:<\/strong> The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 is short vega. A rise in implied volatility after entry generally increases the cost of buying back the position.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50_May_Be_Considered\"><\/span><strong>When the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50 May Be Considered<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 may be considered when a trader wants a wider effective breakeven range than a standard short strangle and is willing to commit the additional margin required; when in the money options are relatively liquid for the chosen index; or as an alternative structure for expressing a neutral view with more cushion before losses begin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_NOT_to_Use_the_Guts_Strategy_Nifty_Next_50\"><\/span><strong>When NOT to Use the Guts Strategy Nifty Next 50<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider avoiding the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 when margin capital is limited, since it typically requires more than a comparable short strangle; when in the money option liquidity is poor for the chosen index, leading to wider bid ask spreads on large notional positions; or when a major event could move the index sharply, given the unlimited risk profile.<\/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 unlimited risk profile of the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 requires the same disciplined approach as a short strangle: a pre defined exit rule based on a multiple of the credit received, a specific index level, or a time based rule ahead of expiry when gamma risk increases. Given the larger notional value involved, position sizing for the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 should account for the increased margin and capital commitment.<\/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 guts strategy Nifty Next 50 involves two option legs with substantial notional value due to their in the money status. Brokerage, exchange transaction charges, STT, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty, and bid ask spread impact can be more significant in absolute terms than for a comparable out of the money short strangle, given the larger premiums involved.<\/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=\"Guts_vs_Other_Nifty_Next_50_Neutral_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Guts vs Other Nifty Next 50 Neutral 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>Strike Placement<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Credit Size<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Max Loss<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Margin Required<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Guts<\/td>\n<td>In the money (both legs)<\/td>\n<td>Large<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<td>Higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Short Strangle<\/td>\n<td>Out of the money (both legs)<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Iron Condor<\/td>\n<td>Out of the money, with protection<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<td>Defined<\/td>\n<td>Lower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 collects a larger credit than a short strangle by using in the money strikes, widening the effective breakeven range, but this comes with higher margin requirements and the same unlimited risk profile as the short strangle.<\/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 guts strategy Nifty Next 50 offers a wider effective breakeven range than a standard short strangle by selling in the money options instead of out of the money ones, funded by a larger upfront credit. This comes at the cost of higher margin requirements and the same unlimited risk profile that applies to any undefined risk premium collection strategy. Always verify current lot size (25 units from January 2026) and expiry schedule before executing any trade, and consult a SEBI registered investment advisor if you are new to undefined risk options strategies.<\/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_guts_strategy_Nifty_Next_50\"><\/span><strong>What is the guts strategy Nifty Next 50?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The guts strategy Nifty Next 50 sells an in the money call and an in the money put on opposite sides of the current index level, both on the same expiry, collecting a substantial net credit. It may profit if the index stays within a wide range through expiry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_guts_strategy_Nifty_Next_50_differ_from_a_short_strangle\"><\/span><strong>How does the guts strategy Nifty Next 50 differ from a short strangle?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A short strangle sells out of the money options on both sides. 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