LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT PUT LADDER
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 Put Ladder Option Strategy  This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited. Read more..

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	3
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
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 Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

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

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT PUT LADDER
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 when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put	Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
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 Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

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

LONG PUT LADDER Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG PUT LADDER	SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)	Strap, Strip
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.	• Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.	• When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.