Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | BEAR CALL SPREAD | |
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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. |
Bear Call Spread Option StrategyBear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r .. |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details
LONG PUT | BEAR CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | BEAR CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
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 you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. |
Action | Buy Put Option | Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | BEAR CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | BEAR CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. | • This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk. |