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Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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  LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD IRON CONDORS
About Strategy

Long Call Condor Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. ..

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages • Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone. • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD

IRON CONDORS