Bull Put Spread

Options Spreads Beginner-Friendly NIFTY BANKNIFTY FINNIFTY Stock Options

Moderately Bullish to Neutral - expecting price to stay above support

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type	Vertical Credit Spread - Bullish
Market Outlook	Moderately Bullish to Neutral - expecting price to stay above support
Risk Profile	Limited to Strike Width minus Credit Received
Reward Profile	Limited to Net Credit Received
Time Horizon	15-45 days optimal for theta capture
Capital Requirement	Margin Rs.20,000-40,000 per lot depending on width
Best Used When	High IV environment (VIX above 18) with price above strong support level

When to Use This Strategy

High IV environment (VIX above 18) with price above strong support level

Payoff Diagram

Profit ▲ │ Max │_______________ Profit│ \ │ \ 0 ──┼─────────────────\────────► Price │ \│ │ \ Max │ \______ Loss │ A BE B │ A = Lower Strike (Long Put - Protection) B = Higher Strike (Short Put - Sold) BE = Breakeven Point

India-Specific Notes

Trading Hours

Best Entry	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (after opening volatility settles)
Avoid Entry	9:15 AM - 9:30 AM (high spreads), 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM (closing volatility)
Optimal Monitoring	11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (stable price action)

Expiry Behavior

Weekly Expiry	Thursday (NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, FINNIFTY)
Monthly Expiry	Last Thursday of month
Expiry Day Tips	Credit spreads benefit from expiry - let theta work • Exit by Wednesday 3:00 PM if short strike is threatened • STT on ITM options exercised is 0.125% - avoid assignment • Pin risk: Price often gravitates toward max pain strike

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