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RATIO CALL WRITE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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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. |
Protective Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
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 | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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 implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Buy 1 ATM 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 | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
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 | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
Advantages | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |