Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
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
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Underlying Price + Put Premium
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
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.
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.