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RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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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. |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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 | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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 perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Sell OTM Call, Sell 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 | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
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 | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |