This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if
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. ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
SHORT STRANGLE Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
• Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.
• Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.