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SHORT PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.
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Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • The potential of loss is limited. |