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PUT BACKSPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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. |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |