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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.

Covered Put Option Strategy 

This 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 CALL WRITE Vs COVERED PUT - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE COVERED PUT
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option) + Underlying
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 Futures Price + Premium Received

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

RATIO CALL WRITE COVERED PUT
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. The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put 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 Futures Price + Premium Received

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE COVERED PUT
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 - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE COVERED PUT
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write 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.

RATIO CALL WRITE

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