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
This strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi ..
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 Paid
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL SPREAD
MARRIED PUT
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.
This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put 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 Paid
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL SPREAD
MARRIED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL SPREAD
MARRIED PUT
Similar Strategies
Variable Ratio Write
Long Call
Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Cost of the put options eats into profit margin.
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.