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RATIO CALL SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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About Strategy |
Ratio Call Spread Option StrategyAs 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 |
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 SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Details
RATIO CALL SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
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 | Call Strike + Net Premium |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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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 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. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy 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 | Call Strike + Net Premium |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | - |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. |
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. | • 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. |