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RATIO PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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. |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of 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) | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts | Buy 1 ATM Put or 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) | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
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. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |