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Comparision (IRON CONDORS VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  IRON CONDORS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
About 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 Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy.

IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

IRON CONDORS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
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 Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

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

IRON CONDORS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
When to use? When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

IRON CONDORS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

IRON CONDORS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
Advantages • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone.

IRON CONDORS

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD