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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. |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED PUT - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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 | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Sell Underlying Sell OTM 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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
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 | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |