LONG CALL	LONG CALL LADDER
About Strategy	Long Call Option Strategy This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk: Read more..	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..

LONG CALL Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

	LONG CALL	LONG CALL LADDER
Market View	Bullish	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	1	3
Strategy Level	Beginner Level	Advance
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price + Premium	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 CALL Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

	LONG CALL	LONG CALL LADDER
Market View	Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.	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	Buying Call option	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Strike price + Premium	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 CALL Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL	LONG CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Premium Paid	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG CALL Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL	LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies	Protective Put	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage	• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.