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RATIO CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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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 |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Details
RATIO CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
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 | Strike Price - Premium |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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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. | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls | Sell Put Option |
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 | Strike Price - Premium |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. |
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. | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. |