Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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. |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
SHORT PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | |
Action | Sell Put Option | |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | |
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. |