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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. |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call 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 | 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 | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
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 | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |