Compare Strategies
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Long Call Ladder Option StrategyLong Call Ladder Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Call Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Call Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | This Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |