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LONG CALL LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
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. |
Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the .. |
LONG CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
LONG CALL LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
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 | - |
LONG CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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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 is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM 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 | - |
LONG CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |