Compare Strategies
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRAP | |
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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. |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRAP - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRAP | |
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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 | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid | |
Risk Profile | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts | |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. | |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option | |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | UNLIMITED | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder | |
Disadvantage | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. | |
Advantages | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |