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Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option.

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron 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. ..

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD IRON CONDORS
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 Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD IRON CONDORS
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Bull Put Spread Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD

IRON CONDORS