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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Long Call Condor Spread Option StrategyThis 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 |
Short Straddle Option strategyThis strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an .. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. | This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur. |
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. | • A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option . |