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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis 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.
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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | 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 |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. |
Action | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | 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 |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | Strap, Strip |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |