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RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT | |
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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 Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT - Details
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
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 | Strike Price - Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT | |
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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 works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Puts | Sell 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 | Strike Price - Premium |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. |
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 | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT WRITE Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT WRITE | SHORT PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle and Short Straddle | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. |