Compare Strategies
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem |
Long Strangle Option StrategyA Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. | This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Long Straddle, Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. |
Advantages | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. | • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . |