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Comparision (BULL PUT SPREAD VS SHORT STRANGLE)

 

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  BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
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Bull Put Spread Option Strategy

Bull 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

Short Strangle Option Strategy 

This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if ..

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Strike price of short put - net premium paid Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? 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. This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point Strike price of short put - net premium paid Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario Max Profit = Net Premium Received Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages • 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. • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.

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