Compare Strategies
IRON CONDORS | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Iron Condors Option StrategyIron 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 Butterfly Option StrategyA trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho .. |
IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
IRON CONDORS | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
IRON CONDORS | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
IRON CONDORS | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
IRON CONDORS Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
IRON CONDORS | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | - |
Disadvantage | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. | • Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes. |
Advantages | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. | • Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum. |