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Comparision (SHORT CALL VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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About Strategy

Short Call Option Strategy

A trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders.
However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the 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.

SHORT CALL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

SHORT CALL SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 1 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received 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

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

SHORT CALL SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Bearish Neutral
When to use? It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Sell or Write Call Option Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received 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

SHORT CALL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT CALL Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL SHORT PUT LADDER
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Disadvantage • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

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