Comparision ( STRIP
VS IRON CONDORS)
STRIP
IRON CONDORS
About Strategy
Strip Option Strategy Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the
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. ..
STRIP
IRON CONDORS
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
3
4
Strategy Level
Beginners
Advance
Reward Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
STRIP
IRON CONDORS
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
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 Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
STRIP
IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
STRIP
IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
• Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.
• Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.