Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
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 PUT Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
LONG PUT | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
LONG PUT Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | 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 | Buy Put Option | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
LONG PUT Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | • 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. |