Compare Strategies
STRAP | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem .. |
STRAP Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
STRAP | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid | Limited |
Risk Profile | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
STRAP Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
STRAP | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
STRAP Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
STRAP | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | UNLIMITED | Max Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
STRAP Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRAP | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
Disadvantage | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
Advantages | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. |