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COVERED COMBINATION | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un |
Long Call Condor Spread Option StrategyThis 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 .. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. | • 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. |