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Comparision (LONG PUT VS COVERED PUT)

 

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About Strategy

Long Put Option Strategy

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.<

Covered Put Option Strategy 

This strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the ..

LONG PUT Vs COVERED PUT - Details

LONG PUT COVERED PUT
Market View Bearish Bearish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option) + Underlying
Number Of Positions 1 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid Futures Price + Premium Received

LONG PUT Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT COVERED PUT
Market View Bearish Bearish
When to use? A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
Action Buy Put Option Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid Futures Price + Premium Received

LONG PUT Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT COVERED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put.
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG PUT Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT COVERED PUT
Similar Strategies Protective Call, Short Put Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread
Disadvantage • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy.
Advantages • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices.

LONG PUT

COVERED PUT