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Comparision (RATIO PUT SPREAD VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  RATIO PUT SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
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Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.

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.

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

RATIO PUT SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) 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

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

RATIO PUT SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) 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

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

RATIO PUT SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO PUT SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

RATIO PUT SPREAD

SHORT PUT LADDER