Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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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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Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
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 | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
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 | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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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 | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |