Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL LADDER | STRAP | |
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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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Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRAP - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | STRAP | |
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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 | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/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 | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | STRAP | |
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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 used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
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 | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | STRAP | |
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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 | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |