LONG CALL LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
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 Straddle Option Strategy  Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc .. Read more..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG STRADDLE - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
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	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

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

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
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 options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option
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	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG STRADDLE - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid	Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs LONG STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL LADDER	LONG STRADDLE
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Bear Put Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.