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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
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 |
Long Put Butterfly Option StrategyThe Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put 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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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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. | The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Iron Condors, Iron 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. | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. |
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 maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. |