Protective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT
STRIP
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Put
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Long Call, Call Backspread
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage
• Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages
• Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk.
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.