RATIO CALL SPREAD	IRON CONDORS
About Strategy	Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy  As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is Read more..	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. .. Read more..

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	IRON CONDORS
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	4
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

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

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	IRON CONDORS
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls.	When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls	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 Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid	Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies	Variable Ratio Write	Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.	• Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages	• Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.	• Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.