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Comparision (LONG PUT LADDER VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)

 

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  LONG PUT LADDER SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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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.
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Synthetic Long Call Option Strategy

A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details

LONG PUT LADDER SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
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 Underlying Price + Put Premium

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

LONG PUT LADDER SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
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 Underlying Price + Put Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT LADDER SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Premium Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

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

LONG PUT LADDER SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.

LONG PUT LADDER

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL