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Comparision (STRAP VS RATIO CALL WRITE)

 

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  STRAP RATIO CALL WRITE
About Strategy

Strap Option Strategy 

Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin

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.

STRAP Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

STRAP RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid Limited
Risk Profile Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts Unlimited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

STRAP Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

STRAP RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

STRAP Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

STRAP RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario UNLIMITED Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario 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

STRAP Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRAP RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially.

RATIO CALL WRITE