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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS LONG GUTS)

 

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  SHORT CALL LADDER LONG GUTS
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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.

Long Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER LONG GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL LADDER LONG GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
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 = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.

SHORT CALL LADDER

LONG GUTS