Protective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
This strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod ..
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT
RISK REVERSAL
Market View
Bullish
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Put
This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option.
Breakeven Point
Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Premium received - Put Strike Price
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT
RISK REVERSAL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT
RISK REVERSAL
Similar Strategies
Long Call, Call Backspread
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Disadvantage
• Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected.
Unlimited Risk.
Advantages
• Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk.