Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER
VS RATIO CALL WRITE)
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LONG CALL LADDER
RATIO CALL WRITE
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.
This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
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 Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL LADDER
RATIO CALL WRITE
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 used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Sell 2 ATM Calls
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 Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL LADDER
RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL LADDER
RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.