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Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy

Long Call Condor Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t

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.

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium 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

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium 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

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD

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