LONG PUT LADDER	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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..	Long Call Butterfly Option Strategy A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho .. Read more..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details

	LONG PUT LADDER	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	4
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
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	Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

	LONG PUT LADDER	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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 should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put	Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
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	Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

	LONG PUT LADDER	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Net Premium Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG PUT LADDER	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	-
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.