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| SHORT CALL LADDER | STRIP | |
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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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Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRIP - Details
| SHORT CALL LADDER | STRIP | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
| SHORT CALL LADDER | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
| When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. |
| Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts |
| 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 Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
| SHORT CALL LADDER | STRIP | |
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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 - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
| SHORT CALL LADDER | STRIP | |
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| Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Strap, Short Put Ladder |
| Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. |
| Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |