This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<
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 ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG GUTS Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG GUTS Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG GUTS Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Similar Strategies
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Short Condor
Disadvantage
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.
• 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.