RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRANGLE
About Strategy	Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy  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 Read more..	Short Strangle Option Strategy  This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. Read more..

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
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	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
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 perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls	Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
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	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid	Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies	Variable Ratio Write	Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.	• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
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.	• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.