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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 |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received .. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Call Strike + Net Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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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. | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Call Strike + Net Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG COMBO | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | - |
Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. |
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. | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. |