RATIO PUT WRITE	LONG GUTS
About Strategy	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. Read more..	Long Guts Option Strategy  This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< .. Read more..

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - Details

	RATIO PUT WRITE	LONG GUTS
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	2
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
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	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?

	RATIO PUT WRITE	LONG GUTS
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 implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action	Sell 2 ATM Puts	Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
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	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward

	RATIO PUT WRITE	LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario	Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium 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	Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

RATIO PUT WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO PUT WRITE	LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle and Short Straddle	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.	• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages		• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.