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RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis 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. |
Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED CALL - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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. | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | COVERED CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. |
Advantages | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. |