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Comparision (LONG COMBO VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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  LONG COMBO SHORT CALL LADDER
About Strategy

Long Combo Option Strategy 

Long Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received

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.

LONG COMBO Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

LONG COMBO SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Call Strike + Net 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 COMBO Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

LONG COMBO SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Call Strike + Net 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 COMBO Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG COMBO SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG COMBO Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG COMBO SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies - Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

LONG COMBO

SHORT CALL LADDER