LONG CALL LADDER	COVERED 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..	Covered Call Option Strategy Mr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o .. Read more..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	COVERED CALL
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
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	Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received

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

	LONG CALL LADDER	COVERED CALL
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.	An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	(Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM 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	Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received

LONG CALL LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL LADDER	COVERED CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	[Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid	Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL LADDER	COVERED CALL
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall.