SHORT CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
About Strategy	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. Risk: Read more..	Bear Call Spread Option Strategy  Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r .. Read more..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details

	SHORT CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call 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 = 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	Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	SHORT CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
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 you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call	Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call 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	Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL LADDER	BEAR CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap	Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.	• This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.