If 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.
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile
Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Action
Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.