SHORT CALL LADDER	SHORT 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..	Short Put Option Strategy A trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. Read more..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT - Details

	SHORT CALL LADDER	SHORT PUT
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	1
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	Strike Price - Premium

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

	SHORT CALL LADDER	SHORT PUT
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
When to use?	This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility	This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
Action	Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call	Sell 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 - Premium

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL LADDER	SHORT PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL LADDER	SHORT PUT
Similar Strategies	Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap	Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
Advantages	• Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.	• Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.