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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this 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.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Volatile Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium 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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Volatile Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium 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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Strangle Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

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