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Comparision (NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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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

Short Call Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point - Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

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

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? 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. This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point - Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

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

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

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
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Disadvantage • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD

SHORT CALL LADDER