SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY	LONG PUT LADDER
About Strategy	Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the Read more..	Long Put Ladder Option Strategy  Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. Risk:< .. Read more..

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details

	SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY	LONG PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	4	3
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

	SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY	LONG PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.	This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.
Action	Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point	Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY	LONG PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	The profit is limited to the net premium received.	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY	LONG PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies	Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage	• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages	• Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted.	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.