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Comparision (SHORT CALL LADDER VS STRIP)

 

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  SHORT CALL LADDER STRIP
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.

Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRIP - Details

SHORT CALL LADDER STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Unlimited
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

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

SHORT CALL LADDER STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
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 = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL LADDER STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - 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 + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Unlimited

SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL LADDER STRIP
Similar Strategies Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.

SHORT CALL LADDER