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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS STRIP)

 

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  SHORT PUT LADDER STRIP
About Strategy

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

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.

Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs STRIP - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT LADDER STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
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 Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT LADDER STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER STRIP
Similar Strategies Strap, Strip Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on 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. Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.

SHORT PUT LADDER