Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. |
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 .. |
LONG PUT Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
LONG PUT | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
LONG PUT Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Buy Put Option | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
LONG PUT Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | - |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | Unlimited Risk. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | Unlimited profit. |