Compare Strategies
LONG COMBO | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received |
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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LONG COMBO Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details
LONG COMBO | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net 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 |
LONG COMBO Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net 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 |
LONG COMBO Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG COMBO Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | SHORT PUT LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Strap, Strip |
Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. |