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RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG COMBO | |
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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. |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG COMBO - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
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 | Unlimited |
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 | Call Strike + Net Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG COMBO | |
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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 is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call 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 | Call Strike + Net Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG COMBO | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised |
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 | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG COMBO | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | - |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. |