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SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
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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Long Put Butterfly Option StrategyThe Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM 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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. |