Compare Strategies
LONG PUT | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Option StrategyThis 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. |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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 PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
LONG PUT | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Limited | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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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 implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future |
Action | Buy Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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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 - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
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. |