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Comparision (COVERED COMBINATION VS REVERSE IRON CONDOR)

 

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Covered Combination Option Strategy

This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited.
Risk: Un

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 ..

COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details

COVERED COMBINATION REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?

COVERED COMBINATION REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. 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
Action Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward

COVERED COMBINATION REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - 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 Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons

COVERED COMBINATION REVERSE IRON CONDOR
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Disadvantage Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. • 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.

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REVERSE IRON CONDOR