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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un |
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.
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COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | 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 | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |