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
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 ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
STRIP Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
STRIP
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
When to use?
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
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.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
STRIP Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
STRIP
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
STRIP Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• 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.