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Comparision (LONG GUTS VS LONG CALL LADDER)

 

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About Strategy

Long Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<

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.

LONG GUTS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

LONG GUTS LONG CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid 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 GUTS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

LONG GUTS LONG CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. 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, Buy 1 ITM Put Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid 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 GUTS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

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

LONG GUTS Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG GUTS LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

LONG GUTS

LONG CALL LADDER