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BULL PUT SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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 |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
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 mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
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. | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |