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LONG PUT LADDER | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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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:< |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem .. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 short put - net premium paid |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM 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 short put - net premium paid |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. |