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REVERSE IRON CONDOR | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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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 |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 6 |
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 | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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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 | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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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 | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor | Butterfly spreads |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
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. | • The potential of loss is limited. |