This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<
Bull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
LONG GUTS Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS
BULL PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
LONG GUTS Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS
BULL PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG GUTS Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS
BULL PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Disadvantage
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
Advantages
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.
• Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk.