This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<
Bull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem ..
A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall.
Action
Buy Put Option
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
LONG PUT Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT
BULL PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG PUT Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT
BULL PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Protective Call, Short Put
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Disadvantage
• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
Advantages
• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.
• Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk.