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LONG PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Ladder Option StrategyLong 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. Risk:< |
Long Call Butterfly Option StrategyA trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho .. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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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 should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM 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 = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | - |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. | • Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum. |