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NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the |
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 .. |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | 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 |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. | This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | - | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. | • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
Advantages | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. | • 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. |