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Comparision (COVERED PUT VS LONG CALL LADDER)

 

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  COVERED PUT LONG CALL LADDER
About Strategy

Covered Put Option Strategy 

This strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the

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.

COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

COVERED PUT LONG CALL LADDER
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) + Underlying CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Futures Price + Premium Received 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

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

COVERED PUT LONG CALL LADDER
Market View Bearish Neutral
When to use? The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. 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 Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Futures Price + Premium Received 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

COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

COVERED PUT LONG CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Unlimited

COVERED PUT Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

COVERED PUT LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

COVERED PUT

LONG CALL LADDER