Compare Strategies
BULL PUT SPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull 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 |
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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BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | 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 |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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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 when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | 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 |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Strap, Strip |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. |
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. | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |