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RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis 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. |
Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
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 | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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 meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
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 | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | The profit is limited to the net premium received. |
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 | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. |
Advantages | • Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted. |