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RATIO CALL WRITE | STRAP | |
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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. |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRAP - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | STRAP | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
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 | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | STRAP | |
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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 is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put 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 | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | UNLIMITED |
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 | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |