Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR
VS BULL CALL SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy
Reverse Iron Condor as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Condors. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction. Here a trader will buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Put Option. This strategy also
Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
BULL CALL SPREAD
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Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
• Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
Advantages
• Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits.
• Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.