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Comparision (SYNTHETIC LONG CALL VS REVERSE IRON CONDOR)

 

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Synthetic Long Call Option Strategy

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,

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 ..

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid Limited
Risk Profile Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) Limited
Breakeven Point Underlying Price + Put Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. 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 1 ATM Put or OTM Put Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Underlying Price + Put Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Maximum Profit Scenario Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Premium Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Similar Strategies Protective Put, Long Call Short Condor
Disadvantage •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. • 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.

SYNTHETIC LONG CALL

REVERSE IRON CONDOR