Compare Strategies
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen 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 |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | 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. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | Protective Call, Short Put |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
Advantages | • 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. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |