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Comparision (RISK REVERSAL VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  RISK REVERSAL SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy

Risk Reversal Option Strategy

This 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

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

RISK REVERSAL SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

RISK REVERSAL SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
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. This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

RISK REVERSAL SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

RISK REVERSAL SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies - Strap, Strip
Disadvantage Unlimited Risk. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages Unlimited profit. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

RISK REVERSAL

SHORT PUT LADDER