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Comparision (LONG PUT LADDER VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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  LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL LADDER
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.
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Short Call Ladder Option Strategy 

This 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.

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
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 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

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

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
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 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

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

LONG PUT LADDER

SHORT CALL LADDER