SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
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. Risk: Read more..	Long Call Option Strategy This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk: Read more..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Details

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	1
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginner Level
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	Strike Price + Premium

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

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Market View	Neutral	Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
When to use?	This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility	This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
Action	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call	Buying Call 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	Strike price + Premium

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG CALL
Similar Strategies	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap	Protective Put
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
Advantages	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.	• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.