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.
This strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi ..
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
Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
MARRIED PUT
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM 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
Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
MARRIED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
MARRIED PUT
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Strap, Strip
Long Call
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Cost of the put options eats into profit margin.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.