Compare Strategies
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. 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.
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BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk. |