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Comparision (IRON CONDORS VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  IRON CONDORS SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option.

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

IRON CONDORS SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

IRON CONDORS SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

IRON CONDORS SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

IRON CONDORS SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

IRON CONDORS

SHORT PUT LADDER