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Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. |
COVERED PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
COVERED PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 6 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
COVERED PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bearish |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
COVERED PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED PUT Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Butterfly spreads |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • The potential of loss is limited. |