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SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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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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Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 1 |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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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 adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM 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 + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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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 | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Long Call, Call Backspread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. |