Compare Strategies
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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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 Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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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 implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. |
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. | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. |