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Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS RATIO PUT SPREAD)

 

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  LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO PUT SPREAD
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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

Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO PUT SPREAD
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 used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility 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 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell 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 potential risk. • Limited profit.
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. • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit.

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD

RATIO PUT SPREAD