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SHORT PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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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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Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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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 | Beginners |
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 | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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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 a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call |
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 | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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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 | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | The Collar, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk. |