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BULL PUT SPREAD | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem |
Reverse Iron Condor Option StrategyReverse Iron Condor as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Condors. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction. Here a trader will buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Put Option. This strategy also .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. | In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Short Condor |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. | • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits. |