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About Strategy |
Reverse Iron Condor Option StrategyReverse 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 |
Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | 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 | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy 1 ATM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR | PROTECTIVE PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor | Long Call, Call Backspread |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. |
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. | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. |