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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY)

 

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  SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
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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.

Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option Strategy

This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur ..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
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 Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
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 an investor wants potential returns.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
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 Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. • The potential of loss is limited.

SHORT CALL LADDER

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY