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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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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 |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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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 | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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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 perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
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. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |