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PUT BACKSPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
Long Call Ladder Option StrategyLong Call Ladder Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Call Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Call Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. | |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |