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Comparision (BEAR PUT SPREAD VS LONG PUT BUTTERFLY)

 

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  BEAR PUT SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
About Strategy

Bear Put Spread Option Strategy 

When 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 Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

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. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited.

BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

BEAR PUT SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium 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

BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

BEAR PUT SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Bearish Neutral
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. 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 Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium 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

BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

BEAR PUT SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium 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 Limited Limited

BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

BEAR PUT SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position.
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. • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility.

BEAR PUT SPREAD

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY