Compare Strategies
PROTECTIVE PUT | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited. Risk:< .. |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details
PROTECTIVE PUT | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Call, Call Backspread | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor |
Disadvantage | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. | • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration. |
Advantages | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. |