Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER
VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
LONG CALL LADDER
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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.
Reverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim ..
LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
LONG CALL LADDER
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
3
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Unlimited
Limited
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 Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL LADDER
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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 when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions.
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 Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL LADDER
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG CALL LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL LADDER
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
• Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
Advantages
• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.
• Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy.