RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED CALL
About Strategy	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 Read more..	Covered Call Option Strategy Mr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o .. Read more..

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED CALL - Details

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED CALL
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
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	Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received

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

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED CALL
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.	An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls	(Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option)
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	Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	[Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid	Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	COVERED CALL
Similar Strategies	Variable Ratio Write	Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.	• Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock.
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.	• Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall.