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PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf 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. |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.
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PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |