Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER
VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY)
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SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
About Strategy
Short Put Ladder Option Strategy
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur ..
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
3
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action
Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Maximum Profit Scenario
When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Disadvantage
• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages
• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.