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Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  LONG CALL LADDER DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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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.

Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option.

LONG CALL LADDER Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

LONG CALL LADDER DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
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

LONG CALL LADDER Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL LADDER DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
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.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
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

LONG CALL LADDER Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL LADDER DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL LADDER DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage • 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.

LONG CALL LADDER

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD