Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | STRAP | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
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 .. |
SHORT PUT Vs STRAP - Details
SHORT PUT | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | 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 | Unlimited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT PUT Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT PUT Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |