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REVERSE IRON CONDOR | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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 |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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) | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
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 DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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 | Limited |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor | Bull Put Spread |
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. |