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About Strategy |
Reverse Iron Condor Option StrategyReverse 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 |
Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM .. |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 of Long Put - Net Premium |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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 | The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put 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 of Long Put - Net Premium |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. |
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. | • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk. |