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SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis 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.
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Short Call Option StrategyA trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders. However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
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 | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Sell or Write Call 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 | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Max Profit = Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Covered Put, Covered Calls |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. |