Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER
VS BULL CALL SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT LADDER
BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
Short Put Ladder Option Strategy
This 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.
Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. ..
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 purchased call + net premium paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM 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 purchased call + net premium paid
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
BULL CALL SPREAD
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Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
• Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.