Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER
VS RATIO CALL SPREAD)
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SHORT PUT LADDER
RATIO CALL 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.
As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is ..
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
RATIO CALL 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 Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
RATIO CALL SPREAD
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Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
• Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.