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Comparision (LONG PUT LADDER VS SHORT GUTS)

 

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  LONG PUT LADDER SHORT GUTS
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Long Put Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.
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Short Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT GUTS - Details

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT GUTS - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future.
Action Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT GUTS - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT GUTS
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle.

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