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LONG PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Ladder Option StrategyLong Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. Risk:< |
Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof .. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. | This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT LADDER | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | The Collar, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. | • Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk. |