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Ratio Put Spread Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. 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. |
Ratio Call Spread Option StrategyAs the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by 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 since he is .. |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details
RATIO PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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. | This strategy is used by 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 since he is selling two calls. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. |
Advantages | • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit. | • Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point. |