This 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.
This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if ..
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
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
SHORT STRANGLE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point
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
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Strap, Strip
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.