Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | BEAR 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. |
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 .. |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
LONG PUT | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
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 Long Put - Net Premium |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
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. | 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 | Buy Put Option | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | • 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. |