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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS LONG STRANGLE)

 

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  SHORT PUT LADDER LONG STRANGLE
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.

Long Strangle Option Strategy

A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the ..

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG STRANGLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
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 Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG STRANGLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
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 Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER LONG STRANGLE
Similar Strategies Strap, Strip Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
Advantages • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .

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