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BEAR PUT SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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 |
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. |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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. | |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | |
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. |