SHORT CALL LADDER	NEUTRAL CALENDAR 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..	Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy  This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the .. Read more..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details

	SHORT CALL LADDER	NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
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	-

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

	SHORT CALL LADDER	NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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 implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option.
Action	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call	Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call
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	-

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL LADDER	NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL LADDER	NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap	Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
Advantages	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.	• Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.