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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur |
Long Call Ladder Option StrategyLong 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. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | 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 |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | 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 | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | 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 |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |