Comparision (RATIO PUT SPREAD
VS BULL CALL SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
RATIO PUT SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy
This 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.
Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. ..
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)
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
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 when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts
Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
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)
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)
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Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit.
• Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
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.
• Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.