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BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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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 Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
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. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Protective Call, Short Put |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
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. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |