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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS RATIO CALL SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT PUT LADDER RATIO CALL SPREAD
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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.

Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy 

As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is ..

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

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

SHORT PUT LADDER RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
Breakeven Point 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER RATIO CALL SPREAD
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Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Advantages • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. • Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.

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