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Comparision (BULL PUT SPREAD VS LONG CALL LADDER)

 

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  BULL PUT SPREAD LONG CALL LADDER
About Strategy

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

Long Call Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Call Ladder Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Call Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Call Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

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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 Unlimited
Breakeven Point Strike price of short put - net premium paid Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid

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

BULL PUT SPREAD LONG 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 an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility.
Action Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Strike price of short put - net premium paid Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid

BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

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Maximum Profit Scenario Max Profit = Net Premium Received Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Unlimited

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

BULL PUT SPREAD LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
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. • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

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