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Comparision (RATIO PUT WRITE VS SHORT STRADDLE)

 

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  RATIO PUT WRITE SHORT STRADDLE
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Ratio Put Write Option Strategy 

This 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.

Short Straddle Option strategy

This strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an ..

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details

RATIO PUT WRITE SHORT STRADDLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 Limited
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 Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?

RATIO PUT WRITE SHORT STRADDLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset.
Action Sell 2 ATM Puts Sell Call Option, Sell 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 Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward

RATIO PUT WRITE SHORT STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions 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 Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO PUT WRITE SHORT STRADDLE
Similar Strategies Short Strangle and Short Straddle Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.
Advantages • A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option .

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