REVERSE IRON CONDOR	RATIO CALL 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 Read more..	Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy  As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is .. Read more..

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	4	3
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	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 Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	RATIO CALL 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 used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls.
Action	Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
Breakeven Point	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 Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	RATIO CALL 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	Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	RATIO CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Condor	Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.	• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
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.	• Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.