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Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS SHORT GUTS)

 

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  LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT GUTS
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Long Call Condor Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t

Short Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Details

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future.
Action Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT GUTS
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
Advantages • Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone. • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle.

LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD

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