This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<
Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
LONG GUTS Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS
IRON CONDORS
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
LONG GUTS Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS
IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG GUTS Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS
IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
• Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.
• Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.