Compare Strategies
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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 |
Stock Repair Option StrategyStock Repair Strategy is used to cover up for losses made on long stock position. After the long position suffered losses on stock price fall, a trader will implement this strategy in order to bring down the breakeven price and capping his further losses thereby increasing his probability of loss recovery. Suppose Mr. X has .. |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - Details
| RATIO CALL SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 3 | 3 |
| Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
| Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
| Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
| 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 |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - When & How to use ?
| RATIO CALL SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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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. | Stock Repair Strategy is used to cover up for losses made on long stock position. After the long position suffered losses on stock price fall, a trader will implement this strategy in order to bring down the breakeven price and capping his further losses thereby increasing his probability of loss recovery. |
| Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls | Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
| 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 |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - Risk & Reward
| RATIO CALL SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | |
| Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
| Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - Strategy Pros & Cons
| RATIO CALL SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | |
| Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. | • Management required with all the positions. • Additional loss due to continuous decline in shares as downside risk remains unchanged. |
| 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. | • This strategy creates an opportunity to recover losses by lowering our breakeven. • No margin required. • No additional downside risk and costs nothing to put on. |