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Comparision (LONG STRANGLE VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  LONG STRANGLE SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy

Long Strangle Option Strategy

A 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 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.

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

LONG STRANGLE SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put 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 = 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

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

LONG STRANGLE SHORT PUT LADDER
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 slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium 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

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG STRANGLE SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRANGLE SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Short Strangle Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small 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 . • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

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