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.
When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM ..
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
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put 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
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Strap, Strip
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
• If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.