RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
About Strategy	Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy  As 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 Read more..	Covered Combination Option Strategy This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. Read more..

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	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	(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
When to use?	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.	This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls	Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point	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	(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid	Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
Similar Strategies	Variable Ratio Write	Stock Repair Strategy
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.	Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return.
Advantages	• 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.	Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish.