Comparision (LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
VS BULL CALL SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
Long Call Condor Spread Option Strategy
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t
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. ..
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days.
This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
Action
Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle
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Disadvantage
• Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your 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
• Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone.
• 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.