Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis 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.
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SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - 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 |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - 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 |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. |