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LONG CALL LADDER | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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About Strategy |
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. |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.
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LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
LONG CALL LADDER | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL LADDER | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | 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. | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL LADDER | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL LADDER | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |