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LONG PUT LADDER | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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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:< |
Ratio Call Spread Option StrategyAs the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is .. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details
LONG PUT LADDER | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT LADDER | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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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 is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
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 = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT LADDER | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT LADDER | RATIO CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. | • Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point. |