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IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Iron Condors Option StrategyIron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. | |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. | |
Advantages | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. |