RATIO PUT SPREAD	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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. Read more..	Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk: Read more..

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
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)

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts	Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
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)

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO PUT SPREAD	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)	Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit.
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.