SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT CALL 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 Call Ladder Option Strategy  This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited. Risk: Read more..

SHORT STRADDLE Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

	SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call 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 = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

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

	SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT CALL 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 moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action	Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

SHORT STRADDLE Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

	SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

SHORT STRADDLE Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT STRADDLE	SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.	• Unlimited risk. • 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 .	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.