Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited. Risk:
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Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. |