Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER
VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION)
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SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
About Strategy
Short Put Ladder Option Strategy
This 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.
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns ..
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
Type (CE/PE)
PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
3
6
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Unlimited
Limited
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
Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more 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
Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
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 Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
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Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.