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Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER VS PUT BACKSPREAD)

 

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  LONG CALL LADDER PUT BACKSPREAD
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.

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

LONG CALL LADDER Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details

LONG CALL LADDER PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited
Risk Profile 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

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

LONG CALL LADDER PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
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.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
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

LONG CALL LADDER Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL LADDER PUT BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL LADDER PUT BACKSPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

LONG CALL LADDER

PUT BACKSPREAD