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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
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 PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
COVERED PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | 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 PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | 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 PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | 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 PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |