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BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem |
Ratio Call Spread Option StrategyAs 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 .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | 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 |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. | 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. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | 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 |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. |
Advantages | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. | • 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. |