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Comparision (LONG PUT VS PUT BACKSPREAD)

 

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  LONG PUT PUT BACKSPREAD
About Strategy

Long Put Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

LONG PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details

LONG PUT PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Bearish Bearish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 1 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Bearish Bearish
When to use? A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action Buy Put Option
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT PUT BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG PUT Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT PUT BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies Protective Call, Short Put
Disadvantage • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
Advantages • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.

LONG PUT

PUT BACKSPREAD