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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un |
Ratio Put Spread Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. 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. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. | • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit. |