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About Strategy |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis 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.
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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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SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 | 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 |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
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 | 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 |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | 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 Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. |