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
Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
COVERED PUT Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT
STRIP
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Futures Price + Premium Received
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
COVERED PUT Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put.
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
COVERED PUT Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage
• Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages
• 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.
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.