LONG CALL LADDER	LONG PUT LADDER
About Strategy	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. 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..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	3
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	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	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

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

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	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.	This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point	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	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

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

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

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.