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Comparision (LONG PUT LADDER VS RISK REVERSAL)

 

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  LONG PUT LADDER RISK REVERSAL
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Long Put Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.
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Risk Reversal Option Strategy

This strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod ..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details

LONG PUT LADDER RISK REVERSAL
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Premium received - Put Strike Price

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT LADDER RISK REVERSAL
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option.
Action Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option.
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Premium received - Put Strike Price

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT LADDER RISK REVERSAL
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Unlimited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT LADDER RISK REVERSAL
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) -
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. Unlimited Risk.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. Unlimited profit.

LONG PUT LADDER

RISK REVERSAL