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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS LONG CALL LADDER)

 

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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.

Long Call Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Call Ladder Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Call Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Call Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER LONG CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL LADDER LONG CALL LADDER
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 an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM 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 Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL LADDER LONG CALL LADDER
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 Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

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