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SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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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 Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call 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 | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 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 | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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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 | Sale Price of Underlying - 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 + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |