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Comparision (PUT BACKSPREAD VS PROTECTIVE PUT)

 

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  PUT BACKSPREAD PROTECTIVE PUT
About Strategy

Put Backspread Option Strategy

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.

Protective Put Option Strategy

Protective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details

PUT BACKSPREAD PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View Bearish Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 1
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited
Breakeven Point Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?

PUT BACKSPREAD PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View Bearish Bullish
When to use? This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
Action Buy 1 ATM Put
Breakeven Point Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward

PUT BACKSPREAD PROTECTIVE PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

PUT BACKSPREAD PROTECTIVE PUT
Similar Strategies Long Call, Call Backspread
Disadvantage • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected.
Advantages • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk.

PUT BACKSPREAD

PROTECTIVE PUT