Compare Strategies
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM |
Long Call Ladder Option StrategyLong Call Ladder Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Call Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Call Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. | This Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. |
Action | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. | Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk. | • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |