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.
Bull 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 ..
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
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
BULL PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
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
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
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
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
BULL PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
BULL PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Strap, Strip
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
• 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.