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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

Bull Calendar Spread Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof ..

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details

REVERSE IRON CONDOR BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
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 Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON CONDOR BULL CALENDER SPREAD
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 This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-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 Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON CONDOR BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON CONDOR BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Condor The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
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. • Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk.

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