Compare Strategies
LONG STRANGLE | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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About Strategy |
Long Strangle Option StrategyA Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the |
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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LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details
LONG STRANGLE | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium | 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 |
LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility |
Action | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium | 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 |
LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE | SHORT CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Short Strangle | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
Advantages | • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. |