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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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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.

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

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

SHORT CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
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 implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

SHORT CALL LADDER

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