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SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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About Strategy |
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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Protective Collar Strategy This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. Buying protective puts can be an expensive proposition and writing OTM calls can defray the cost of the puts quite substantially. Protective Collar is considered as bearish to neutral strategy. In this strategy risk and reward is both are limited. This .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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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 | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | • Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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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 | • Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | • Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | The Risk is limited. |