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SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
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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Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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 | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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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 meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
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 | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | The profit is limited to the net premium received. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted. |