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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
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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RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | 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 | Unlimited | Limited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. |