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SHORT PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis 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 .. |
SHORT PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
SHORT PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 6 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
SHORT PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
SHORT PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Butterfly spreads |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • The potential of loss is limited. |