Basically instead of the 2:1 Ratio Backspread strategy, I'm doing 1:1 Ratio Backspread, one OTM Puts and one Deeper OTM Puts, same expiry, both on SPY.
Do I need to add another deep OTM Puts? As I'm trying to keep my bleeding to 3% maximum per year and buying another deeper OTM Puts would surpass that percentage.
I'm trying to use it as a tail hedge strategy incase the S&P500 crashes or even correct and sell gradually during high IV.
Puts are: 1x SPY $600 17 July 26 and 1x SPY 575 17 July 26, around 15% and 20% below current SPY, as those two Puts are Spy Monthlies have the highest liquidity for those expiry dates.
Ratio Backspread Puts as an Insurance?
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Posted by Zephyruos
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Isn’t this just up to you and your own risk tolerance?
Why don’t you just buy unit puts instead?