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About Strategy |
Reverse Iron Condor Option StrategyReverse 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 |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | 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 |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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 | |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor | |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | |
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. |