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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Long Call Condor Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t |
Protective Collar Strategy This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. Buying protective puts can be an expensive proposition and writing OTM calls can defray the cost of the puts quite substantially. Protective Collar is considered as bearish to neutral strategy. In this strategy risk and reward is both are limited. This .. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. | This Strategy is implemented when the investor requires downside protection for the short - to medium term but at lower cost. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | • Short 1 Call Option, • Long 1 Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Paid |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | • Call strike - stock purchase price - net premium paid + net credit received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | • Stock purchase price - put strike - net premium paid - put strike + net credit received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Bull Put Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone. | The Risk is limited. |