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Comparision ( STRIP VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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  STRIP IRON CONDORS
About Strategy

Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the

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. ..

STRIP Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

STRIP IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

STRIP Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

STRIP IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

STRIP Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

STRIP IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

STRIP Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRIP IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Strap, Short Put Ladder Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

IRON CONDORS