Comparision (RATIO PUT SPREAD
VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY)
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RATIO PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
About Strategy
Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy
This 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.
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur ..
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
RATIO PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
3
4
Strategy Level
Beginners
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
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)
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
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 is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
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)
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT SPREAD
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
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.