Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Long Call Condor Spread Option Strategy
This 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
This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the ..
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
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 meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action
Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage
• Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
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.
• Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted.