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SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis 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. Risk:
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Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED PUT - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |