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RATIO PUT WRITE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis 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. |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
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 (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of 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 | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM 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 | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - 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 | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |