Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR
VS NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD)
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR
NEUTRAL CALENDAR 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
This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the ..
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
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
This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
NEUTRAL CALENDAR 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
Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
• Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
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.
• Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.