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SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Ladder Option StrategyThis 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:
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Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
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 | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
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 | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |