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RATIO CALL WRITE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod .. |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
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 | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a 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 | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
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 | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | - |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | Unlimited Risk. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. |