Chapter 06 · Section 6.1
Breakeven Point

Write Puts
Market Outlook : BULLISH
Profit Potential : limited to the
premium received
Loss Potential : practically
unlimited
Breakeven Point :
The breakeven point occurs when the market price equals the exercise price:
a) plus the premium.
No. A premium is received by the put writer. As the market price decreases, it is moving against his postion. He breaks even when the market price equals the strike price minus the premium, the premium cushioning the downward direction.
b) minus the premium.
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