LONG CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
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. Read more..	Long Call Option Strategy This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk: Read more..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	1
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginner Level
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
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	Strike Price + Premium

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Market View	Neutral	Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
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 work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	Buying Call option
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	Strike price + Premium

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid	Premium Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Protective Put
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.