When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM
This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD
SHORT STRANGLE
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD
SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD
SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages
• If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.