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About Strategy |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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. |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts | |
Risk Profile | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future | |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | |
Advantages |