SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
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 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..

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRADDLE - Details

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
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 = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

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

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.	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.
Action	Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.	Buy Call Option, Buy 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 = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRADDLE - Risk & Reward

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received	Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT PUT LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
Similar Strategies	Strap, Strip	Bear Put Spread
Disadvantage	• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.	• 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.
Advantages	• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.	• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.