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Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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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.

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.

LONG CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 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

LONG CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
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 implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
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 Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small 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. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

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