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RATIO PUT SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Put Spread Option StrategyThis 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. |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put 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 Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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 perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
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) | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
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. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |