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Covered Combination Option Strategy

This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited.
Risk: Un

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron 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. ..

COVERED COMBINATION Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

COVERED COMBINATION IRON CONDORS
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

COVERED COMBINATION Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

COVERED COMBINATION IRON CONDORS
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

COVERED COMBINATION Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

COVERED COMBINATION IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

COVERED COMBINATION Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

COVERED COMBINATION IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Stock Repair Strategy Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

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IRON CONDORS