Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
VS REVERSE IRON CONDOR)
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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
About Strategy
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option.
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 ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread
Short Condor
Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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.