LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
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..	Bear Call Spread Option Strategy  Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r .. Read more..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
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 Short Call + Net Premium Received

LONG CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
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 you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call	Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call 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 Short Call + Net Premium Received

LONG CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.