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SHORT CALL LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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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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Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
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 | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call |
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 | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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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 | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
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 BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | The Collar, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk. |