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LONG PUT LADDER | LONG PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Ladder Option StrategyLong 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. Risk:< |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT - Details
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
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 | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy Put 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 | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Protective Call, Short Put |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |