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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort 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. |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod .. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | - |
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. | Unlimited Risk. |
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. | Unlimited profit. |