Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL | |
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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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Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | 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 | Strike Price + Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Buying 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 | Strike price + Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL | |
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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 | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |