Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
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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LONG PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
LONG PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + 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 | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |