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Long Guts payoff calculator

Market outlook Large move either way

An in-the-money call and put create a high-premium two-sided volatility position.

Interactive position

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Long Guts payoff at expirationPayoff changes across possible underlying prices based on the editable legs below.
Profit / loss at expirationPer complete position · 100 shares per option contract
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Position structure

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  1. Buy 1 90 call at 12 premium
  2. Buy 1 110 put at 12 premium

Reading the result

Expiration payoff only

The graph recalculates from the visible legs. It is not a price forecast and does not model outcomes before expiration.

Model boundary

This calculator uses intrinsic value at expiration and entered premiums. It excludes implied volatility, Greeks, time decay before expiration, fees, tax, dividends, liquidity, margin, assignment and exercise behavior. Educational illustration only—not financial advice.