Compare Strategies
COVERED PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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 |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
COVERED PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
COVERED PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | |
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. |