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SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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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Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
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 + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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 mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM 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 + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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 | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |