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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS PROTECTIVE PUT)

 

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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.

Protective Put Option Strategy

Protective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 1
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
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 Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL WRITE PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View Neutral Bullish
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 adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy 1 ATM Put
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 Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE PROTECTIVE PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium 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 Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE PROTECTIVE PUT
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Long Call, Call Backspread
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected.
Advantages • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk.

RATIO CALL WRITE

PROTECTIVE PUT