BULL CALL SPREAD	RATIO PUT SPREAD
About Strategy	Bull Call Spread Option Strategy Bull 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. Read more..	Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy  This strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. 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. Read more..

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details

	BULL CALL SPREAD	RATIO PUT SPREAD
Market View	Bullish	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	3
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	BULL CALL SPREAD	RATIO PUT SPREAD
Market View	Bullish	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.	This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action	Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts
Breakeven Point	Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	BULL CALL SPREAD	RATIO PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Net Premium Paid	Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	BULL CALL SPREAD	RATIO PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Collar	Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)
Disadvantage	• 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.	• Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit.
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.	• Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit.