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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR 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.

Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy.

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
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 Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

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

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM 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 Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR 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 Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
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 Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
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Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
Advantages • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone.

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