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Comparision (LONG STRANGLE VS RATIO PUT WRITE)

 

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About Strategy

Long Strangle Option Strategy

A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the

Ratio Put Write Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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 STRANGLE Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details

LONG STRANGLE RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile Limited Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit

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

LONG STRANGLE RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Action Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward

LONG STRANGLE RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium Paid Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG STRANGLE Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRANGLE RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Short Strangle Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .

LONG STRANGLE

RATIO PUT WRITE