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PUT BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
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About Strategy |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the .. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. | |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Short Put Ladder | |
Disadvantage | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. | |
Advantages | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |