Compare Strategies
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull 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 |
Ratio Put Spread Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | 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. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • 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. | • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit. |