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COVERED PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
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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COVERED PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
COVERED PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | 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 |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | 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 |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Strap, Strip |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |