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Comparision (LONG PUT LADDER VS COVERED CALL)

 

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  LONG PUT LADDER COVERED CALL
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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Covered Call Option Strategy

Mr. 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 ..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Details

LONG PUT LADDER COVERED CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received

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

LONG PUT LADDER COVERED CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. 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 Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option)
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 Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received

LONG PUT LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT LADDER COVERED CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received
Risk Unlimited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT LADDER COVERED CALL
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. • 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.

LONG PUT LADDER

COVERED CALL