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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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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 |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the .. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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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. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Futures Price + Premium Received |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Bear Put Spread, Bear 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. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
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. | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |