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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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About Strategy |
Long Call Condor Spread Option StrategyThis 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 |
The Collar Option StrategyCollar Strategy is an extension to Covered Call Strategy. A trader, who is bullish in nature but has a very low risk appetite and wants to mitigate his risk will implement the Collar Strategy. Collar involves buying of stock in either Cash/Futures Market, buying an ATM Put Option & selling an OTM Call Option. The expiry dates of the op .. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. | It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Buy Underlying, Buy 1 ATM Put Option, Sell 1 OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Call Spread, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | • Limited profit. • A trader can book more profit without this strategy if the prices goes high. |
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. | • This strategy protects the losses on underlying asset. • Risk gets limited if the price of the stocks goes down. • Trader can get ownership benefits life dividend and voting rights. |