Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | RATIO PUT 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 Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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 PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
SHORT PUT | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | RATIO PUT 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 implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future |
Action | Sell Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | RATIO PUT 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 - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
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. |