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Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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About Strategy

Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy

Reverse Iron Condor as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Condors. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction. Here a trader will buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Put Option. This strategy also

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

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Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Condor Strap, Strip
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
Advantages • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

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