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About Strategy |
Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o |
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. .. |
COVERED CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
COVERED CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
COVERED CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
COVERED CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. | 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 | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
COVERED CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
COVERED CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received | 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 | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED CALL Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED CALL | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. |