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REVERSE IRON CONDOR | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
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 |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | 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 | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • 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. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |