LONG COMBO	LONG 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 Read more..	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..

LONG COMBO Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

	LONG COMBO	LONG 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	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Call Strike + Net Premium	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

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

	LONG COMBO	LONG 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 an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility.
Action	Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Call Strike + Net Premium	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

LONG COMBO Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

	LONG COMBO	LONG CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised	Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

LONG COMBO Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG COMBO	LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies	-	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
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.	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.