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RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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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. |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
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 | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
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 | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |