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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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. .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Limited | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | |
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