Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
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SHORT PUT LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..
When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
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
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
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
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Strap, Strip
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.