Compare Strategies
LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Long Call Option StrategyThis 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. Risk:
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Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginner Level | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price + Premium | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | 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.) | Volatile |
When to use? | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. |
Action | Buying Call option | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike price + Premium | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • 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. | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
Advantages | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |