Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
VS LONG STRANGLE)
Compare Strategies
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG STRANGLE
About Strategy
Long Call Condor Spread Option Strategy
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t
A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the ..
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG STRANGLE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Unlimited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG STRANGLE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days.
This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action
Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Disadvantage
• Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
Advantages
• Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone.
• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .