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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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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 |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis 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. .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 6 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Limited | 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 | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | 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 | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | 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 | Limited | Limited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Butterfly spreads | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. |