LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRADDLE
About Strategy	Long Put Ladder Option Strategy  Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. Risk:< Read more..	Short Straddle Option strategy This strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an .. Read more..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRADDLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRADDLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.	This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put	Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRADDLE
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Short Strangle
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option .