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About Strategy |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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. |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future | This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | MARRIED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
Advantages | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |