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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
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 .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | 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 |
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | 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. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | 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 |
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | • 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. |