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Comparision (LONG PUT LADDER VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
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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Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy.

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
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 Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
When to use? This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM 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 Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your 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. • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone.

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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD