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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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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 |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
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 | Strike Price - Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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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 works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. |
Action | Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Strike Price - Premium |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle |
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 risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. |
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. | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. |