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About Strategy |
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 |
Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited. Risk:
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COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
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. | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. |