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RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis 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. |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts | Unlimited |
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 | Limited |
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 | Strike Price + Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
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 work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Buying Call 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 | Strike price + Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
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 | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
Advantages | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |