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Comparision (SHORT STRANGLE VS LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT STRANGLE LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
About Strategy

Short Strangle Option Strategy 

This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if

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 ..

SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

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

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

SHORT STRANGLE LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. This strategy works well when you expect the price of the underlying asset to be range bound in the coming days.
Action Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT STRANGLE LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received Net Premium Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT STRANGLE LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Straddle, Long Strangle Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. • Amount of profit is comparatively low. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit.
Advantages • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. • 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.

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LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD