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Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR VS LONG COMBO)

 

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  REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG COMBO
About Strategy

Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy

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

Long Combo Option Strategy 

Long Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received ..

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG COMBO - Details

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG COMBO
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Call Strike + Net Premium

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG COMBO
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 This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call 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 Call Strike + Net Premium

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG COMBO
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Unlimited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON CONDOR LONG COMBO
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Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy.
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. • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR

LONG COMBO