Compare Strategies
| SHORT CALL LADDER | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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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Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
| SHORT CALL LADDER | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 | Advance |
| Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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 | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
| SHORT CALL LADDER | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
| Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call 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 | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
| SHORT CALL LADDER | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
| Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
| Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
| SHORT CALL LADDER | RISK REVERSAL | |
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| Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | - |
| Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | Unlimited Risk. |
| Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | Unlimited profit. |