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.<
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 ..
A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
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 Put Option
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
LONG PUT Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG PUT Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Protective Call, Short Put
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages
• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.
• 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.