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Comparision (BULL PUT SPREAD VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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  BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
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Bull Put Spread Option Strategy

Bull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem

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.

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike price of short put - net premium paid 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

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Strike price of short put - net premium paid 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

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Max Profit = Net Premium Received Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

BULL PUT SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

BULL PUT SPREAD

SHORT CALL LADDER