Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR
VS RATIO CALL WRITE)
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO CALL WRITE
About Strategy
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
This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
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 by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO CALL WRITE
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Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
• 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.