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Comparision (RATIO CALL SPREAD VS PUT BACKSPREAD)

 

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  RATIO CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
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Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy 

As 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

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details

RATIO CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited
Risk Profile 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

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
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.
Action Buy 1 ITM 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 PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
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 PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
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.

RATIO CALL SPREAD

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