Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT LADDER
LONG GUTS
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT LADDER
LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT LADDER
LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages
• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.