Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
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LONG CALL LADDER
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
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.
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
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 = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL LADDER
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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 should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
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 = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL LADDER
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL LADDER
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
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Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages
• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.