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Comparision (SHORT GUTS VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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Short Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.

Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy.

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

SHORT GUTS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT GUTS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
When to use? This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT GUTS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT GUTS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
Advantages • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle. • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone.

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