This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<
Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc ..
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
LONG PUT Vs LONG STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT
LONG STRADDLE
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action
Buy Put Option
Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
LONG PUT Vs LONG STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT
LONG STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG PUT Vs LONG STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT
LONG STRADDLE
Similar Strategies
Protective Call, Short Put
Bear Put Spread
Disadvantage
• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.
Advantages
• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.
• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.