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| DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| About Strategy |
Diagonal Bear Put SpreadWhen the trader is neutral – bearish in the near-month and bearish in the mid-month, he will apply Diagonal Bear Put Spread. This strategy involves buying Mid-Month ITM Put Options and selling (short/write) equal number of Near-Month OTM Put Options, of the same underlying asset. This strategy bags limited rewards with limited risk. |
Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis 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. Risk:
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DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details
| DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
| Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
| Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
| Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | This is a dynamic trade with many possible scenarios and future trades, it is impossible to calculate a breakeven. | 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 |
DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
| DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
| When to use? | When the trader is neutral – bearish in the near-month and bearish in the mid-month, he will apply Diagonal Bear Put Spread. This strategy involves buying Mid-Month ITM Put Options and selling (short/write) equal number of Near-Month OTM Put Options, of the same underlying asset | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility |
| Action | Sell 1 Near-Month OTM Put Option, Buy 1 Mid-Month ITM Put Option | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
| Breakeven Point | This is a dynamic trade with many possible scenarios and future trades, it is impossible to calculate a breakeven. | 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 |
DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
| DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | 'Premiums received - Initial premium to execute + Strike price - Stock Price on final month | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | When the stock trades up above the long-term put strike price. | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
| DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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| Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread and Bear Call Spread | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
| Disadvantage | Higher commissions due to additional trades. , Changes maximum profit potential of call or put spreads. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
| Advantages | The Risk is limited. | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. |