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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS LONG PUT)

 

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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 Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.< ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG PUT - Details

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Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 1
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
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 Long Put - Premium Paid

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

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT
Market View Neutral Bearish
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. A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy 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 Long Put - Premium Paid

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium 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 Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE LONG PUT
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Protective Call, Short Put
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
Advantages • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.

RATIO CALL WRITE

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