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SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis 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.
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Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Buy 1 ATM Put |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Long Call, Call Backspread |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. |