Compare Strategies
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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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 |
Ratio Put Spread Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
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. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. |
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. | • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit. |