LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR PUT 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 Put Spread Option Strategy  When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM .. Read more..

LONG CALL LADDER Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details

	LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
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 Long Put - Net Premium

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

	LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR PUT 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.	The bear call spread options 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 ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put 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 Long Put - Net Premium

LONG CALL LADDER Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

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

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

	LONG CALL LADDER	BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.