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RISK REVERSAL | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.
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RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
RISK REVERSAL | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Strap, Strip |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |