Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
Compare Strategies
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
About Strategy
Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy
Reverse 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
A 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, ..
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
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
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.