Comparision (CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
VS RATIO CALL WRITE)
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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
RATIO CALL WRITE
About Strategy
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option Strategy
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur
This 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. ..
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Unlimited
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
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
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
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Disadvantage
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.