LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRANGLE
About Strategy	Long Put Ladder Option Strategy  Long 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:< Read more..	Short Strangle Option Strategy  This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. Read more..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Unlimited
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	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRANGLE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.	This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put	Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
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	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.