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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS LONG CALL LADDER)

 

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About Strategy

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.

Long Call Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Call Ladder Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Call Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Call Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG 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 Unlimited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG 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 an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility.
Action Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 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 Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Unlimited

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Strangle Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
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. • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

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