Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
VS LONG GUTS)
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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG GUTS
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
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG GUTS
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.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action
Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies
Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage
• Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
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.
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.