Compare Strategies
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| About Strategy |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited. Risk:
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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
| Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
| Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
| When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | |
| Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
| Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | |
| Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. |