This 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.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<
This 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. ..
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
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
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
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.