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SHORT PUT | STRIP | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA 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. |
Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the .. |
SHORT PUT Vs STRIP - Details
SHORT PUT | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT PUT Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT PUT Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | STRIP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | STRIP | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Strap, Short Put Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. |
Advantages | • 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. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |