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BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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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 Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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 WRITE - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Limited | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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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 implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • 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. |