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RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG GUTS | |
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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. |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG GUTS | |
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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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG GUTS | |
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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 implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put |
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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG GUTS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - 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 | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | LONG GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. |
Advantages | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. |