Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the
Bull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
STRIP Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
STRIP
BULL PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
STRIP Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
STRIP
BULL PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
STRIP Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP
BULL PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk.