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Comparision (IRON CONDORS VS LONG CALL LADDER)

 

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  IRON CONDORS LONG CALL LADDER
About Strategy

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option.

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.

IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

IRON CONDORS LONG CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - 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

IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

IRON CONDORS LONG CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. 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 Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - 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

IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

IRON CONDORS LONG CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario 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 Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Unlimited

IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

IRON CONDORS LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

IRON CONDORS

LONG CALL LADDER