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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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  SHORT CALL LADDER IRON CONDORS
About Strategy

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.

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. ..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL LADDER IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

SHORT CALL LADDER

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