SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRANGLE
About Strategy	Short Put Ladder Option Strategy  This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited. Read more..	Long Strangle Option Strategy A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the .. Read more..

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received	Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.	This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action	Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.	Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received	Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received	Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRANGLE
Similar Strategies	Strap, Strip	Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Disadvantage	• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.	• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
Advantages	• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.	• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .