Compare Strategies
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Strike Price + Premium |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
When to use? | The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | Buying Call option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Strike price + Premium |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
Advantages | • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |