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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS BEAR CALL SPREAD)

 

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About Strategy

Ratio Call Write Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a 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.

Bear Call Spread Option Strategy 

Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL WRITE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
When to use? This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. This strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages • This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.

RATIO CALL WRITE

BEAR CALL SPREAD