SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG PUT
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..	Long Put Option Strategy This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.< .. Read more..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG PUT - Details

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG PUT
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
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	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG PUT
Market View	Neutral	Bearish
When to use?	This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility	A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call	Buy Put Option
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	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL LADDER	LONG PUT
Similar Strategies	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap	Protective Call, Short Put
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
Advantages	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.	• Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.