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LONG PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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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:< |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
LONG PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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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 an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
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 | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG PUT LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. | • The potential of loss is limited. |