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SHORT PUT LADDER | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis 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.
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Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
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 |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 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 |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |