LONG PUT LADDER	RATIO PUT WRITE
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..	Ratio Put Write Option Strategy  This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. .. Read more..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details

	LONG PUT LADDER	RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
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	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?

	LONG PUT LADDER	RATIO PUT WRITE
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 implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Action	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put	Sell 2 ATM Puts
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	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward

	LONG PUT LADDER	RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid	Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

LONG PUT LADDER Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG PUT LADDER	RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.