LONG STRADDLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
About Strategy	Long Straddle Option Strategy  Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc Read more..	Ratio Call Write Option Strategy  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. Read more..

LONG STRADDLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

	LONG STRADDLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	2	2
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = 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

LONG STRADDLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

	LONG STRADDLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.	This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action	Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option	Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = 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

LONG STRADDLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

	LONG STRADDLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.	Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Net Premium 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 STRADDLE Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG STRADDLE	RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies	Bear Put Spread	Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage	• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages	• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.