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Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER VS REVERSE IRON CONDOR)

 

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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.

Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy

Reverse Iron Condor as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Condors. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction. Here a trader will buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Put Option. This strategy also ..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details

LONG CALL LADDER REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL LADDER REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Neutral Neutral
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. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL LADDER REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL LADDER REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Short Condor
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits.

LONG CALL LADDER

REVERSE IRON CONDOR