Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
Long Put Ladder Option StrategyLong Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. Risk:< .. |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details
SHORT PUT | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | LONG PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |