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Comparision (LONG CALL VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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About Strategy

Long Call Option Strategy

This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.

Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy.

LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

LONG CALL SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Bullish Volatile
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 1 4
Strategy Level Beginner Level Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price + Premium Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

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

LONG CALL SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) Volatile
When to use? This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Buying Call option Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Strike price + Premium Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG CALL Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Protective Put Short Strangle
Disadvantage • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
Advantages • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone.

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