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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS BEAR PUT SPREAD)

 

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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.

Bear Put Spread Option Strategy 

When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
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 - Net Premium

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

RATIO CALL WRITE BEAR PUT SPREAD
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. The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM 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 - Net Premium

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

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

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.

RATIO CALL WRITE

BEAR PUT SPREAD