Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
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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SHORT PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
SHORT PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | 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 |
SHORT PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | 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 |
SHORT PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Strap, Strip |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |