LONG CALL	SHORT 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..	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: Read more..

LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

	LONG CALL	SHORT 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	Limited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price + Premium	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

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

	LONG CALL	SHORT 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 implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action	Buying Call option	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Strike price + Premium	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

LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL	SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario	Premium Paid	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL	SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies	Protective Put	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
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.	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.