LegRatio, in multi-leg options or derivatives strategies, specifies the proportional quantity of each individual option or asset, known as a “leg,” relative to the other components within the overall strategy. This ratio precisely defines the structural composition and risk profile of a composite trade.
Mechanism
The LegRatio functions as a structural parameter within automated trading systems and order management platforms. It dictates the exact quantities of contracts to buy or sell for each leg, ensuring the correct construction of complex options strategies like spreads or condors, thereby maintaining the intended risk-reward profile upon execution.
Methodology
Strategic utilization of LegRatio allows institutional traders to construct sophisticated options positions with precise exposure characteristics and cost efficiency. By accurately setting these ratios, participants can calibrate their portfolio’s sensitivity to market movements (e.g., delta, vega), manage capital deployment, and optimize the strategy’s payout profile according to their market outlook.
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