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About Strategy |
Ratio Call Spread Option StrategyAs the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by 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 since he is |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem .. |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
RATIO CALL SPREAD | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL SPREAD | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used by 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 since he is selling two calls. | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL SPREAD | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL SPREAD | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
Advantages | • Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point. | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. |