Compare Strategies
PROTECTIVE PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
PROTECTIVE PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. | |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put | |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Call, Call Backspread | |
Disadvantage | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. | |
Advantages | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. |