Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
Ratio Call Spread Option StrategyAs the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by 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 since he is .. |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This strategy is used by 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 since he is selling two calls. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point. |