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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS PUT BACKSPREAD)

 

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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.

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE PUT BACKSPREAD
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
Risk Profile 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

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

RATIO CALL WRITE PUT BACKSPREAD
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.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls
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

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE PUT BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions 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
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE PUT BACKSPREAD
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Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages

RATIO CALL WRITE

PUT BACKSPREAD