SHORT STRANGLE	REVERSE IRON CONDOR
About Strategy	Short Strangle Option Strategy  This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if Read more..	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 .. Read more..

SHORT STRANGLE Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details

	SHORT STRANGLE	REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	4
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

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

	SHORT STRANGLE	REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.	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	Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put	Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SHORT STRANGLE Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward

	SHORT STRANGLE	REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Maximum Profit Scenario	Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received	Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received	Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

SHORT STRANGLE Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT STRANGLE	REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Similar Strategies	Short Straddle, Long Strangle	Short Condor
Disadvantage	• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages	• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.	• 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.