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RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. |
Long Call Butterfly Option StrategyA trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts | Limited |
Risk Profile | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | - |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes. |
Advantages | • Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum. |