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Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy

Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This 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.

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.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited 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

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put 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

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Bull Put Spread Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small 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.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD

SHORT PUT LADDER