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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.

Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy 

As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by 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 since he is ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

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

RATIO CALL WRITE RATIO CALL SPREAD
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 used by 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 since he is selling two calls.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
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 = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE RATIO CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions 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 Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE RATIO CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Advantages • Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.

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