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Comparision (RISK REVERSAL VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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  RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL LADDER
About Strategy

Risk Reversal Option Strategy

This strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod

Short Call Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited.

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies - Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage Unlimited Risk. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages Unlimited profit. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

RISK REVERSAL

SHORT CALL LADDER