Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR
VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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
Reverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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 Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
• Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
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.
• 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, volatile strategy.