LONG GUTS	RATIO CALL SPREAD
About Strategy	Long Guts Option Strategy  This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< Read more..	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..

LONG GUTS Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details

	LONG GUTS	RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	2	3
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid	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

LONG GUTS Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	LONG GUTS	RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.	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.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid	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

LONG GUTS Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	LONG GUTS	RATIO CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid	Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

LONG GUTS Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG GUTS	RATIO CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap	Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage	• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.	• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Advantages	• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.	• 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.