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RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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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 Put Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.
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RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts | Unlimited |
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 | Limited |
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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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 | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put 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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net 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 | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Strap, Strip |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |