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Comparision (LONG PUT VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  LONG PUT SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy

Long Put Option Strategy

This 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.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<

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.

LONG PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

LONG PUT SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 1 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid 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

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

LONG PUT SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bearish Neutral
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 implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy Put Option Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid 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

LONG PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

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

LONG PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Protective Call, Short Put Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

LONG PUT

SHORT PUT LADDER