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RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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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. |
Short Call Option StrategyA trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders. However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts | Limited |
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 | Unlimited |
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 | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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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 | It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Sell or Write Call Option |
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 | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Premium Received |
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 | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Covered Put, Covered Calls |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. |
Advantages | • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. |