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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS LONG PUT)

 

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  SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG PUT
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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.

Long Put Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.< ..

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Details

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG PUT
Market View Volatile Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 1
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG PUT
Market View Volatile Bearish
When to use? This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option Buy Put Option
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD LONG PUT
Similar Strategies Short Strangle Protective Call, Short Put
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. • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
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. • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD

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