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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
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 .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
RISK REVERSAL | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | 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. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | • 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. |