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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | SHORT PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SHORT PUT - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 6 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Strike Price - Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. |
Action | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put | Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Strike Price - Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | SHORT PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | SHORT PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Butterfly spreads | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. |