Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
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LONG CALL LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..
When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Unlimited
Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
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
Underlying Price + Put Premium
LONG CALL LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
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.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
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
Underlying Price + Put Premium
LONG CALL LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG CALL LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL LADDER
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
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 risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.