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RATIO PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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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. |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
RATIO PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | 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) | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
RATIO PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
Breakeven Point | 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) | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
RATIO PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO PUT SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO PUT SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle) | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • 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. | • The potential of loss is limited. |