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Comparision (NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
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Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy 

This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 3
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point - Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point - Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD

SHORT PUT LADDER