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RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT 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. |
Short Call Option StrategyA trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders. However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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 of Short Call + Premium Received |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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. | It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Sell or Write 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 of Short Call + Premium Received |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Premium Received |
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 | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Covered Put, Covered Calls |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. |
Advantages | • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. |