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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | STRIP | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential 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 .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs STRIP - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 6 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. |
Action | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | STRIP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium | 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 Debit paid for the strategy. | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | STRIP | |
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Similar Strategies | Butterfly spreads | Strap, Short Put Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |