Compare Strategies
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is 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 Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG CALL - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit | Strike Price + Premium |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
When to use? | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Buying Call option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit | Strike price + Premium |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
Advantages | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |