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SHORT CALL LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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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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Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
SHORT CALL LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 6 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
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 | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put |
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 | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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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 | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT CALL LADDER Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL LADDER | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Butterfly spreads |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss. | • The potential of loss is limited. |