SHORT CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
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..	Ratio Call Write Option Strategy  This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. Read more..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

	SHORT CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
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	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	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

	SHORT CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
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 by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call	Sell 2 ATM Calls
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	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	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	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL LADDER	RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap	Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.