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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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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 Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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 a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Buy 1 ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
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. | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |