Need clarification on 1:1


#1

Need clarification on 1:1

What I understand about 1:1 on binary strangles (as in the straddle type) and what I see being done does not always match what I think I am hearing on the instructional videos.

The thing about 1:1 is that I keep going back and forth on what are the right figures.

As a general example: If you risk 30 you want to make 60. That’s easy to understand.

As an example of a binary strangle:

+1 $15 -1 $82 ($18) Total Risk: $33

If the total risk is $33 then I want to make $66. If you make the $66 back. Does that include the risk on the other side of the trade or does it not?

So based on the trade example above which would be the right 1:1 exit?

a. +1 @ $48 or $81 b. -1 @ $49 or $16 c. or is there a better answer?

(I hope my math is right) Hope to hear from someone! Thanks!


#2

From your example… take profit should be set…

Buy Side ($15 + $33) = $48

Sell Side ($82 - $33) - $49.

Just to maybe help visualize a little more…

My sell risk is $15.5 (100 - 84.25)

My buy risk is $12.75 (easier on the brain to figure out :slight_smile: )

My total risk is $28.25 ( $15.5 + $12. 75) (not including fees)

So for a 1:1 -

On the Sell - Take Profit is $56 (84.25 - 28.25)

On the Buy - Take Profit is $41 (12.75 + $28.25)


#3

MATRIXBINARY373

Best 1:1 explanation ever! Thank you.