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Comparision (RATIO CALL SPREAD VS CALL BACKSPREAD)

 

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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

Call Backspread Option Trading 

This strategy is adopted by traders who are bullish in nature. He expects market and volatility to rise in the near future. A trader need not be direction specific here (i.e. an upward or downward trend, but a small bias towards an uptrend should always be present, as the gains will be much higher once the market moves up r ..

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Details

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Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point 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 Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL SPREAD CALL BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? 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. This strategy is used when the investor expects the price of the stock to rise in the future.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls Sell 1 ITM Call, BUY 2 OTM Call
Breakeven Point 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 Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

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Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Unlimited profit potential if the stock goes in upward direction.
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid Strike Price of long call - Strike Price of short call - Net premium received
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs CALL BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

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Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write -
Disadvantage • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Advantages • 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. • Unlimited profit potential.

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