Assume an investor’s position prior to a current rally was a call ratio spread. The market has drifted upward and implied volatilities have dropped, resulting in a profitable position. He believes the market will move sideways and implied volatilities will go lower. However, the unlimited-risk aspect of the ratio spread makes him nervous.

What adjustment could he make to the position to allow him to capture his new market view while limiting his upside risk?

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