Compare Strategies
BULL PUT SPREAD | STRAP | |
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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 |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs STRAP - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | STRAP | |
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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 used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
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 loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |