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Comparision (SHORT CALL VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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  SHORT CALL IRON CONDORS
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Short Call Option Strategy

A trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders.
However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy

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. ..

SHORT CALL Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

SHORT CALL IRON CONDORS
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 1 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL IRON CONDORS
Market View Bearish Neutral
When to use? It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying. When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Sell or Write Call Option Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario Max Profit = Premium Received Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT CALL Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Covered Put, Covered Calls Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount. • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

SHORT CALL

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