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Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER VS NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD)

 

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  LONG CALL LADDER NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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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.

Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy 

This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the ..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details

LONG CALL LADDER NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
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 -

LONG CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL LADDER NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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. This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM 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 NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL LADDER NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL LADDER NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.

LONG CALL LADDER

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD