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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)

 

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  RATIO CALL WRITE SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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Ratio Call Write Option Strategy 

This 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.

Synthetic Long Call Option Strategy

A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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 When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of 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 Underlying Price + Put Premium

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL WRITE SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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. A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy 1 ATM Put or 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 Underlying Price + Put Premium

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Current Price - Purchase Price - 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 Premium Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.

RATIO CALL WRITE

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL