Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER
VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY)
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LONG CALL LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
About Strategy
Long Call Ladder Option Strategy
Long 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.
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur ..
LONG CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
LONG CALL LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
3
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Risk Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Breakeven Point
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
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
LONG CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
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.
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Breakeven Point
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
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
LONG CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Similar Strategies
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Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages
• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.