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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur |
Reverse Iron Condor Option StrategyReverse 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 .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | 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 |
Action | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Similar Strategies | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | Short Condor |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • 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. |