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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION)

 

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  SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
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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.

Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option Strategy

This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns ..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 6
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 Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View Neutral Bearish
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM 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 Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Butterfly spreads
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. • The potential of loss is limited.

SHORT CALL LADDER

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION