Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL LADDER | LONG STRANGLE | |
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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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Long Strangle Option StrategyA Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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 | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put 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 | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | LONG STRANGLE | |
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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 | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Long Straddle, Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . |