LONG STRANGLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
About Strategy	Long Strangle Option Strategy A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the Read more..	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. Read more..

LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

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

LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

	LONG STRANGLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.	This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action	Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option	Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

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

LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG STRANGLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies	Long Straddle, Short Strangle	Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage	• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages	• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .