Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | STRAP | |
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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. |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
LONG PUT Vs STRAP - Details
LONG PUT | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
LONG PUT Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
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 is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy Put Option | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
LONG PUT Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |