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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY)

 

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About Strategy

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.

Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited.
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SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
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 = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM 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 = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Strap, Strip Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor
Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration.
Advantages • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility.

SHORT PUT LADDER

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