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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS SHORT PUT)

 

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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.

Short Put Option Strategy

A trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level.
Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put.

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT PUT
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 1
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
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 Strike Price - Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT PUT
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Sell Put Option
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 Strike Price - Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT PUT
Similar Strategies Strap, Strip Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
Advantages • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.

SHORT PUT LADDER

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