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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS LONG STRADDLE)

 

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  RATIO CALL WRITE LONG STRADDLE
About Strategy

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.

Long Straddle Option Strategy 

Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG STRADDLE - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG STRADDLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
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 Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

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

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG STRADDLE
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 options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy Call Option, Buy 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 Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG STRADDLE - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.
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 Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG STRADDLE
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Bear Put Spread
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.
Advantages • Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.

RATIO CALL WRITE

LONG STRADDLE