Comparision (BULL CALL SPREAD
VS RATIO CALL WRITE)
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BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL WRITE
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.
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. ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL WRITE
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
Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL WRITE
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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.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • 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.