LONG CALL LADDER	STRAP
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. Read more..	Strap Option Strategy  Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. Read more..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs STRAP - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	STRAP
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	3
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts
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	Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)

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

	LONG CALL LADDER	STRAP
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 the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option
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	Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)

LONG CALL LADDER Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL LADDER	STRAP
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	UNLIMITED
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid	Net Premium Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL LADDER	STRAP
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially.