LONG STRADDLE	LONG CALL LADDER
About Strategy	Long Straddle Option Strategy  Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc 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..

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG CALL LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	2	3
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	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

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG CALL LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. 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 Call Option, Buy Put Option	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	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

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG STRADDLE	LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies	Bear Put Spread	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage	• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages	• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.