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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 |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem .. |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 short put - net premium paid |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM 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 short put - net premium paid |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BULL 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 = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
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. | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. |