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 implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD
LONG GUTS
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
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.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD
LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD
LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
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 get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.