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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS LONG PUT LADDER)

 

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  RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT LADDER
About Strategy

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.

Long Put Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.
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RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
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 Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT LADDER
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 can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
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 Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - 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 When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

RATIO CALL WRITE

LONG PUT LADDER