Compare Strategies
RATIO PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
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. |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - Details
RATIO PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
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 + Premium |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
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 work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts | Buying 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 + Premium |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
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. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |