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BEAR PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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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 |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 6 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
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 is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | Butterfly spreads |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
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. | • The potential of loss is limited. |