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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.

Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRIP - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE STRIP
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 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL WRITE STRIP
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. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net 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 Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE STRIP
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.

RATIO CALL WRITE