This strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod
This 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. ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option.
This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action
This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option.
Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point
Premium received - Put Strike Price
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL
RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
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
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL
RATIO CALL WRITE
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Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage
Unlimited Risk.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.