This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if
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. ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net 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
SHORT STRANGLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.