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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT CALL LADDER BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy

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.

Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. ..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
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 Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL LADDER BULL CALL SPREAD
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 is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM 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 Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL LADDER BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Collar
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.

SHORT CALL LADDER

BULL CALL SPREAD