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Comparision (LONG PUT LADDER VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)

 

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  LONG PUT LADDER SHORT 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.
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Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy

This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the ..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT 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 Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

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

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT 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 is meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 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 Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

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

LONG PUT LADDER SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
Advantages • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. • Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted.

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