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SHORT PUT LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
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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Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
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 | - |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call |
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 | - |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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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 | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. |
Advantages | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |