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SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED 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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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 PUT LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put 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 = 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | 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 ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED 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 | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | COVERED CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • 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. |