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Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR VS LONG CALL)

 

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  REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG CALL
About Strategy

Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy

Reverse Iron Condor as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Condors. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction. Here a trader will buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Put Option. This strategy also

Long Call Option Strategy

This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG CALL - Details

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 1
Strategy Level Advance Beginner Level
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Strike Price + Premium

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG CALL
Market View Neutral Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
When to use? In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Buying Call option
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Strike price + Premium

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG CALL
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Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
Advantages • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits. • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR

LONG CALL