Comparision (BEAR PUT SPREAD
VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY)
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BEAR PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
About Strategy
Bear Put Spread Option Strategy
When 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
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur ..
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Bearish
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
2
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Bearish
Bullish
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 when an investor wants potential returns.
Action
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Similar Strategies
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Disadvantage
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
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.