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SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis 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.
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Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Volatile |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
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 | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Volatile |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call 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 | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |