Compare Strategies
BULL PUT SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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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 |
Iron Condors Option StrategyIron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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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 Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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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. | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. |
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. | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. |