BEAR CALL SPREAD	LONG CALL LADDER
About Strategy	Bear Call Spread Option Strategy  Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r Read more..	Long Call Ladder Option Strategy  Long 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. Read more..

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	LONG CALL LADDER
Market View	Bearish	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	2	3
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Short Call + Net 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

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	LONG CALL LADDER
Market View	Bearish	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.	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	Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Short Call + Net 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

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	LONG CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies	Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage	• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages	• This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.