21 May 2025 : Strategy Suggestions (22 May Expiry, 25000 CE @ ₹40)
1. Bear Call Spread (Safe Play)
- Sell 24900 CE @ ₹70
- Buy 25000 CE @ ₹40
- Net premium received: ₹30
- Max profit: ₹1,500 per lot
- Max loss: ₹2,000 per lot (if Nifty closes above 25,000)
- Breakeven: 24,930
Why it's good: Decent profit if Nifty stays below 24,900. Lower margin, defined risk.
2. Call Ratio Spread (Better Profit)
- Buy 1 lot 25000 CE @ ₹40
- Sell 2 lots 24900 CE @ ₹70
- Net premium received: ₹100 (70x2 - 40)
- Max profit zone: 24,900–25,000
- Unlimited loss above 25,000 — unless hedged.
- To hedge risk:
- Buy 1 lot 25100 CE @ ₹20
- Net premium after hedge: ₹80
- Max profit: ₹4,000–5,000 if Nifty closes 24,950–25,000
- Max loss capped beyond 25,100
3. Most Profitable Low-risk Trade Right Now:
- Sell 24900 CE @ ₹70
- Buy 25100 CE @ ₹20
- Net premium: ₹50
- Max profit: ₹2,500 per lot
- Max loss: ₹2,500 per lot (if Nifty crosses 25,100)
Why it works: 70-20=50 net received. Risk capped. Profit if Nifty remains under 24,900 by expiry.
Risk-Reward Ratio: 1:1, but high probability (about 63-65%) in your current RSI divergence scenario.
Strategy Reasoning
- The market is showing signs of exhaustion at 25,000–25,100
- Selling call options at this level allows us to capture high premiums while expecting them to expire worthless or depreciate rapidly
- A 25000 CE buy acts as a hedge against a sudden breakout, keeping our risk capped
- The payoff structure favors a range-bound or mildly bearish market before expiry
When to Adjust?
- If Nifty breaks and sustains above 24,800–24,850 with volumes → Close or adjust position
- If market drops below 24,500 → Let Theta and premium erosion work in our favor
Final Thoughts
This is a classic limited-risk, high-probability expiry strategy designed to profit from a market struggling at resistance. With RSI overbought, resistance overhead, and negative price action, the odds favor a sideways to slightly negative move.
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