Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
SHORT PUT Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT PUT Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |