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SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis 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:
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Protective Collar Strategy This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. Buying protective puts can be an expensive proposition and writing OTM calls can defray the cost of the puts quite substantially. Protective Collar is considered as bearish to neutral strategy. In this strategy risk and reward is both are limited. This .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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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 | 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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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 when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | • Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 Put 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | • Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | • Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | The Risk is limited. |