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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT PUT LADDER LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
About Strategy

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

Long Call Condor Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t ..

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Strap, Strip Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
Advantages • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. • Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone.

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