This 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. ..
Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile
Unlimited
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
Strike Price - Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT
RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
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
Sell Put Option
Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike Price - Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT
RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
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
Unlimited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT PUT Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• 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.