SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy	Short Straddle Option strategy This strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an Read more..	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..

SHORT STRADDLE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

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

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

	SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset.	This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action	Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option	Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	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

SHORT STRADDLE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT STRADDLE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle	Strap, Strip
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.	• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages	• A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option .	• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.