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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS RATIO CALL WRITE)

 

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Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy.

Ratio Call Write Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a 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.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View Volatile Neutral
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 Unlimited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View Volatile Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD RATIO CALL WRITE
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Disadvantage • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD

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