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RATIO CALL WRITE | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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. |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 of purchased call + net premium paid |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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 used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM 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 purchased call + net premium paid |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium 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 | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Collar |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. |
Advantages | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. |