LONG CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
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..	Ratio Call Write Option Strategy  This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. Read more..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
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	Unlimited
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	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

	LONG CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
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 strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	Sell 2 ATM Calls
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	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

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

LONG CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.