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Comparision (SHORT STRANGLE VS BULL PUT SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT STRANGLE BULL PUT SPREAD
About Strategy

Short Strangle Option Strategy 

This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if

Bull Put Spread Option Strategy

Bull 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 ..

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details

SHORT STRANGLE BULL PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium Strike price of short put - net premium paid

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT STRANGLE BULL PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. 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.
Action Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium Strike price of short put - net premium paid

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT STRANGLE BULL PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT STRANGLE BULL PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Straddle, Long Strangle Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Disadvantage • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
Advantages • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. • 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.

SHORT STRANGLE

BULL PUT SPREAD