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
This strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the ..
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD
COVERED PUT
Market View
Bullish
Bearish
When to use?
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.
The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
Action
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
Futures Price + Premium Received
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD
COVERED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD
COVERED PUT
Similar Strategies
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
• Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy.
Advantages
• 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.
• Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices.