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About Strategy |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis 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.
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LONG CALL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
LONG CALL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginner Level | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price + 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 |
LONG CALL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buying Call option | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Strike price + 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 |
LONG CALL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | 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 | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG CALL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |