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.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
LONG GUTS
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies
Strap, Strip
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.