LONG PUT LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
About Strategy	Long Put Ladder Option Strategy  Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. Risk:< Read more..	Bear Call Spread Option Strategy  Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r .. Read more..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details

	LONG PUT LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

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

	LONG PUT LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
When to use?	This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.	This 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 Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put	Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

LONG PUT LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

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

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

	LONG PUT LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.