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SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG COMBO | |
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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 Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG COMBO - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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 | Call Strike + Net Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy 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 | Call Strike + Net Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG COMBO | |
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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 goes up and Call option exercised |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG COMBO | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | - |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. |