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LONG COMBO | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received |
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 COMBO Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
LONG COMBO | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net 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 COMBO Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net 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 COMBO Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG COMBO Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. |