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RATIO PUT WRITE | THE COLLAR | |
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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. |
The Collar Option StrategyCollar Strategy is an extension to Covered Call Strategy. A trader, who is bullish in nature but has a very low risk appetite and wants to mitigate his risk will implement the Collar Strategy. Collar involves buying of stock in either Cash/Futures Market, buying an ATM Put Option & selling an OTM Call Option. The expiry dates of the op .. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs THE COLLAR - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | THE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
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 | 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 | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs THE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | THE COLLAR | |
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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 | It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Buy Underlying, Buy 1 ATM Put Option, Sell 1 OTM 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 | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs THE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | THE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs THE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | THE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Call Spread, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Limited profit. • A trader can book more profit without this strategy if the prices goes high. |
Advantages | • This strategy protects the losses on underlying asset. • Risk gets limited if the price of the stocks goes down. • Trader can get ownership benefits life dividend and voting rights. |