This 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.
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 ..
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
STRIP
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Strap, Strip
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.