RATIO PUT SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
About Strategy	Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy  This 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. Read more..	Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option Strategy This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. Read more..

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	6
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	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)	Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
When to use?	This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.	This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts	Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put
Breakeven Point	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)	Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid	Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Similar Strategies	Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)	Butterfly spreads
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit.	• Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages	• 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.	• The potential of loss is limited.