This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.
This strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Premium received - Put Strike Price
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
RISK REVERSAL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option.
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Premium received - Put Strike Price
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
RISK REVERSAL
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
RISK REVERSAL
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Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Unlimited Risk.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.