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Comparision (LONG CALL LADDER VS SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY)

 

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  LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
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.

Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited.
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LONG CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

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

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
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. In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future.
Action Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL LADDER SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility.

LONG CALL LADDER

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY